heterochromosome
Americannoun
noun
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an atypical chromosome, esp a sex chromosome
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a chromosome composed mainly of heterochromatin
Etymology
Origin of heterochromosome
First recorded in 1900–05; hetero- + chromosome
Example Sentences
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First spermatocyte, spireme stage, showing the larger and smaller heterochromosome associated with a plasmosome. 65-68.
From Studies in Spermatogenesis Part II by Stevens, Nettie Maria
The chief interest in this abnormality centers in the fact that the two small chromosomes of this specimen behave exactly like the usual single one, emphasizing the individuality of this particular heterochromosome.
From Studies in Spermatogenesis Part II by Stevens, Nettie Maria
Of the insects considered in this paper Aphis and Termopsis have no "accessory chromosome" or "heterochromosome" of any kind.
From Studies in Spermatogenesis Part I by Stevens, Nettie Maria
In figures 113-116 the small heterochromosome pair is shown in various positions with reference to the other chromosomes of the metaphase of the first spermatocyte.
From Studies in Spermatogenesis Part II by Stevens, Nettie Maria
Heterochromosome group. p = plasmosome, l = large heterochromosome, s = small heterochromosome. 24-27.
From Studies in Spermatogenesis Part II by Stevens, Nettie Maria
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