extrachromosomal inheritance

n.

Inheritance of traits through DNA that is not connected with the chromosomes but rather to DNA from organelles in the cell.cytoplasmic inheritance

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Words nearby extrachromosomal inheritance

extracellular fluid, extracellular matrix, extracellular toxin, extrachromosomal, extrachromosomal element, extrachromosomal inheritance, extracode, extraconstitutional, extracorporeal, extracorporeal circulation, extract
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