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Record 1 2003-04-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
DEF

The sex chromosome found in both heterogametic females and homogametic males.

OBS

The W, Z chromosomes are the sex chromosomes of an animal in which the female is the heterogametic sex (Bombyx Meri, for determining) and the male is ZZ.

Key term(s)
  • Z-chromosome

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
OBS

Chez certaines espèces, on désigne les chromosomes sexuels par Z et W.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Genética
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