Meaning of the word autosome in English
What does autosome mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
autosome
US /ˈɑː.t̬ə.zoʊm/
UK /ˈɔː.tə.səʊm/
Noun
any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome
Example:
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Humans have 22 pairs of autosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes.
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Genetic disorders can be linked to mutations on an autosome.