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autosome /au·to·some/ (-sōm) any non–sex-determining chromosome; in humans there are 22 pairs of autosomes.autoso´mal
Autosome A chromosome not involved in sex determination. Mentioned in: Peroxisomal Disorders
autosome [ô′təsōm] any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome and that appears as a homologous pair in a somatic cell. Humans have 22 pairs of autosomes, which transmit all genetic traits and conditions other than those that are sex-linked. Also called euchromosome [yoo′krōməsōm] . Compare sex chromosome. autosomal, adj. autosome [aw´to-sōm] any of the 22 pairs of chromosomes in humans other than the pair concerned with determination of sex.
autosome any chromosome other than the sex chromosomes.
autosome Cytogenetics Any chromosome in an organism's complement–22 pairs in humans–other than sex chromosomes, X and Y See Chromosome, Diploid, Genome. Cf Sex chromosome. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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