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autosomeAny chromosome in the cell other than a sex chromosome. Autosomes are of the same number and kind in both males and females of a given species. 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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The Andean specimens present C-heterochromatic blocks in most of their 22 chromosomes, whereas non-Andean specimens have only 4-7 autosomes with C-banding. had a lower L1 content than autosomes [chromosomes other than X or Y]," Eichler says. Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes; 22 pairs called autosomes and one pair for the sex chromosomes -- two X chromosomes in females; one X and one Y chromosome in males. |
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