A Study on the Chromosomes of Konya Wild Sheep (Ovis orientalis spp.): Case Report

Authors: KEMAL KIRIKÇI, AYŞEGÜL ZAMANİ, GÜL DURAKBAŞI

Abstract: We investigated the shape and number of chromosomes of Konya wild sheep. A karyotype was prepared from G-band painted chromosomes. Konya wild sheep have 54 diploid chromosomes. The first three autosomal chromosomes were metacentric, and the other autosomal chromosomes and X chromosomes were acrocentric.

Keywords: Konya wild sheep, chromosome, G-banding, karyotype

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