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Euchromosome

Euchromosome --> autosome

(Science: genetics) a chromosome not involved in sex Determination. The diploid human genome consists of 46 chromosomes, 22 pairs of autosomes, and 1 pair of sex chromosomes (the X and Y chromosomes).


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