Meaning Of The Word X chromosome

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What's The Definition Of X chromosome?

X chromosome
countable noun: An X chromosome is one of an identical pair of chromosomes found in a woman's cells, or one of a non-identical pair found in a man's cells. X chromosomes are associated with female characteristics. Compare Y chromosome.

X chromosome in American English
one of the sex chromosomes
noun: a sex chromosome of humans and most mammals that determines femaleness when paired with another X chromosome and that occurs singly in males

X chromosome in British English
noun: the sex chromosome that occurs in pairs in the diploid cells of the females of many animals, including humans, and as one of a pair with the Y-chromosome in those of males

X-chromosome in British English
noun: the sex chromosome that occurs in pairs in the diploid cells of the females of many animals, including humans, and as one of a pair with the Y-chromosome in those of males

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