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/ˈal.əˌsəʊm/ · noun
(genetics) A 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.
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Allosome means (genetics) A sex chromosome that differs from an ordinary autosome in form, size, or behaviour..
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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.
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