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Meaning of X chromosome | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A mammalian sex chromosome: in the XY sex-determination system, cells of females typically have a pair of X chromosomes, while cells of males typically have an X and a Y.

Equivalents

Dansk X-kromosom
Suomi X-kromosomi
Gaeilge X-chrómasóm
Íslenska X-litningur
日本語 X染色体
Svenska X-kromosom

CEFR level

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

X factor X Generation X irradiation X mark X O X Os

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