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Table 2 Original localization in the interphase nucleus, length, and gene density of the studied chromosomes

From: Comparative analysis of individual chromosome involvement in micronuclei induced by mitomycin C and bleomycin in human leukocytes

Chromosome number

Chromosomal distribution within the interphase nuclei (ratio of central to peripheral fractions)a

Chromosome lengthb (Mb)

Gene density (genes per Mb)b

1

0.43

249.3

7.86

8

0.36

146.4

4.36

9

0.50

141.2

5.30

15

0.88

102.5

5.33

16

1.14

90.4

8.67

20

0.43

63.0

8.22

  1. aData from [19]
  2. bData from [22]