An autosome is a chromosome that does not play a direct role in determining sex; it is not a sex chromosome.
An autosome is any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome, meaning it's not directly involved in determining an individual's sex.
| Front | autosome |
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| Back | A chromosome that is not directly involved in determining sex; not a sex chromosome. |
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