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Meaning of allosome | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈal.əˌsəʊm

Definitions

A sex chromosome that differs from an ordinary autosome in form, size, or behaviour.

Equivalents

Français allosome
Polski allosom allosomowy alosom alosomowy
Português alossomo

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

allospecies allospecific allospecificity allosperm allostasis allostatic

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