A genomic glimpse of B chromosomes in cichlids.
Cesar MartinsMaryam JehangirPublished in: Genes & genomics (2021)
One of the most enigmatic characteristics of Bs in cichlids is their genic content related to cell cycle and chromosome structure, and their influence over sex rates. The relationship of Bs with cell cycle and sex determination looks like to be connected with the drive of the Bs during cell divisions.