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B chromosome

B chromosome noun: a supernumerary or accessory chromosome, one that is not essential for the life of a species and does not occur in all individuals.

Noun

B chromosome (plural B chromosomes)

  1. A supernumerary or accessory chromosome, one that is not essential for the life of a species and does not occur in all individuals.

Forms of B chromosome

pluralB chromosomes

Questions about B chromosome

What does B chromosome mean?
B chromosome means a supernumerary or accessory chromosome, one that is not essential for the life of a species and does not occur in all individuals.
What part of speech is B chromosome?
B chromosome is a noun.
What is the plural of B chromosome?
The plural of B chromosome is B chromosomes.

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