AUTOSOME

autosome, somatic chromosome

(noun) any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome; appear in pairs in body cells but as single chromosomes in spermatozoa

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

autosome (plural autosomes)

(genetics) Any chromosome other than sex chromosomes.

Source: Wiktionary



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24 April 2025

LININ

(noun) an obsolete term for the network of viscous material in the cell nucleus on which the chromatin granules were thought to be suspended


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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