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allosome

/ˈæl.ə.səʊm/

/ˈæl.ə.soʊm/

allosomenoun

allosomes

/ˈæl.ə.səʊm/

/ˈæl.ə.soʊm/

Translations

The allosome is responsible for determining the sex of an individual.

Аллосома отвечает за определение пола индивидуума.

Definitions

A chromosome that differs from an ordinary autosome in form, size, or behavior, and is involved in determining the sex of an organism.

In humans, the X and Y chromosomes are considered allosomes.

Synonyms

sex chromosome