Allosome

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA sex chromosome that differs from an ordinary autosome in form, size, or behaviour.

"The human sex chromosomes are a typical pair of allosomes. The X chromosome is present in the ovum, while either X or Y chromosomes can be present in sperm."

Synonyms

autosome alloallele homoallele sex chromosome heterochromosome heterosome allosyndesis gametolog allospecific autoploid allohaploid gametologue

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