HSA17 (IMAGE) Duke University Caption A set of human chromosomes with the "primary" and "backup" sites for centromere assembly on chromosome 17 painted in red and green, respectively. Credit Elizabeth Sullivan, Duke University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.