Autosome
volume
British pronunciation/ˈɔːtəʊsˌəʊm/
American pronunciation/ˈɔːɾoʊsˌoʊm/

Definition & Meaning of "autosome"

Autosome
01

any chromosome that is not involved in determining sex, present in pairs in both males and females, and carrying most of an individual's genetic information

autosome

n

autosomal

adj

autosomal

adj
example
Example
Genetic disorders such as cystic fibrosis are linked to mutations in autosomes.
The study focused on identifying genes located on autosomes that contribute to height.
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