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heterosome

/ˈhɛt.ə.rə.səʊm/

/ˈhɛt.ə.roʊm/

heterosomenoun

heterosomes

/ˈhɛt.ə.rə.səʊm/

/ˈhɛt.ə.roʊm/

Translations

гетеросома

The heterosome is responsible for determining the sex of an organism.

Гетеросома отвечает за определение пола организма.

Definitions

A chromosome that is different in form, size, or behavior from other chromosomes, often referring to sex chromosomes that determine the sex of an organism.

In humans, the X and Y chromosomes are considered heterosomes because they differ in size and genetic content.

Synonyms

allosome

gonosome

heterochromosome

sex chromosome

heterosomeadjective

more heterosome

Comp.

most heterosome

Super.

/ˈhɛt.ər.ə.səʊm/

/ˈhɛt̬.ɚ.ə.soʊm/

Occurs in scientific usage as an attributive modifier (e.g., "heterosome variations").

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of a heterosome (sex chromosome).

Researchers examined heterosome differences between male and female specimens.

Synonyms