The giant chromosome (5000-9000 µm in length) found in the Oocytes of Fishes and Amphibians are known as Lampbrush Chromosome.  It consists of a main axis, along which the extended chromonema form loops to give the structure a brush-like appearance. The loops contain RNA and Proteins.

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