autosome
n. chromosome that is not a sex chromosome | ||||
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Autosome Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| WordNet 2.0 |
autosome
Noun
1. any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome; appear in pairs in body cells but as single chromosomes in spermatozoa
(synonym) somatic chromosome
(hypernym) chromosome
Noun
1. any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome; appear in pairs in body cells but as single chromosomes in spermatozoa
(synonym) somatic chromosome
(hypernym) chromosome
Autosome Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram) |
autosome
noun
one of a pair of similar chromosomes
noun
one of a pair of similar chromosomes
| Terms and Definitions |
Autosome
Any of the non-sex-determining chromosomes. Human cells have 22 pairs of autosomes.
Any of the non-sex-determining chromosomes. Human cells have 22 pairs of autosomes.
Autosome Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Bioglossary |
Autosome
Description: A chromosome not involved in sex determination. The diploid human genome consists of 46 chromosomes, 22 pairs of autosomes, and 1 pair of sex chromosomes (the X and Y chromosomes).
Source: Specialized encyclopedia and dictionaries
Description: A chromosome not involved in sex determination. The diploid human genome consists of 46 chromosomes, 22 pairs of autosomes, and 1 pair of sex chromosomes (the X and Y chromosomes).
Source: Specialized encyclopedia and dictionaries
| Glossary of Genetic Terms |
autosome
defined: Any chromosome other than a sex chromosome. Humans have 22 pairs of autosomes.
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Dr. Robert Nussbaum, of the National Human Genome Research Institute's Laboratory of Genetic Disease Research, defines autosome.
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related terms: chromosome, sex chromosome
defined: Any chromosome other than a sex chromosome. Humans have 22 pairs of autosomes.
explained: Listen to a detailed explanation.
Dr. Robert Nussbaum, of the National Human Genome Research Institute's Laboratory of Genetic Disease Research, defines autosome.
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related terms: chromosome, sex chromosome
| Common Terms in Evolutionary Biology and Genetics |
Autosome
Any chromosome except a sex chromosome.
Any chromosome except a sex chromosome.
Autosome Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
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Autosome Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Autosome
An autosome is a non-sex chromosome. It is an ordinarily pairedThere are a total of 22 autosomes and 1 unpaired sex chromosome in a gamete. type of chromosome that is the same in both sexes of a species. For example, in humans, there are 22 pairs of autosomes. The X and Y chromosomes are not autosomal.
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