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Meaning of X-linked gene | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Any gene located on the sex chromosomes. Typically, these genes are found on the X chromosome and not on the Y chromosome.

CEFR level

B2

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

See also

X-linked trait X-mas X-mas Day X-mas tree X-O X-outing