Question

define sat chromosome

Answer 1

Definition of SAT-chromosome. 1 : achromosome including the nucleolus organizer. 2 : a chromosome with one or more satellites.

Answer 2

A satellite chromosome or SAT chromosome has a chromosomesegment that is separated from the main body of the chromosome by such a secondary constriction. The term is due to Sergei Navashin, in 1912. The satellite at metaphase appears to be attached to the rest of the body of chromosomes by a thread of chromatin.