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autosoma

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

See also: sex chromosome.

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  • Category: Genome
  • Company: U.S. DOE
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