allosome
UK/ˈal.əˌsəʊm/US/ˈæl.əˌsoʊm/
allosome noun: a sex chromosome that differs from an ordinary autosome in form, size, or behaviour.
Noun
allosome (plural allosomes)
- 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.
allosome meaning in Tamil and Kannada
allosome in Tamil
- எதிருருவுடல், அன்னியமூர்த்தம், பால்சார்ந்த குரோமோசோம்
allosome in Kannada
- ಹೆರಬಣ್ಣದಂಡ
Forms of allosome
| plural | allosomes |
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Origin of allosome
From allo- + -some.
Questions about allosome
- What does allosome mean?
- Allosome means a sex chromosome that differs from an ordinary autosome in form, size, or behaviour.
- What is allosome in Tamil?
- Allosome in Tamil is எதிருருவுடல், அன்னியமூர்த்தம், பால்சார்ந்த குரோமோசோம். See Allosome meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is allosome?
- Allosome is a noun.
- How do you pronounce allosome?
- Allosome is pronounced /ˈal.əˌsəʊm/ (UK).
- What is the plural of allosome?
- The plural of allosome is allosomes.
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