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GAMETIC NUMBER [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-11-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- haploid number
1, record 1, English, haploid%20number
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The gametic chromosome number. A germ cell(an ovum or a spermatozoon) which has half as many chromosomes as the somatic or body cells of the same individual has such a number of chromosomes. The full number of chromosomes, as found in the cells of the body, is described as diploid. The haploid number of chromosomes in a human being is 23. 2, record 1, English, - haploid%20number
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nombre haploïde
1, record 1, French, nombre%20haplo%C3%AFde
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- n 2, record 1, French, n
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nombre de chromosomes, constitutifs d'un lot, identique chez tous les individus d'une même espèce, différent d'une espèce à l'autre. Dans l'espèce humaine, ce nombre est 23. 2, record 1, French, - nombre%20haplo%C3%AFde
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-05-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
- Plant and Crop Production
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- haplophase
1, record 2, English, haplophase
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The haploid phase (as the gametophyte) in the life cycle of certain plants. 2, record 2, English, - haplophase
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
haploid. Having the gametic number of chromosomes or half the number characteristic of the somatic cells. 2, record 2, English, - haplophase
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
- Cultures (Agriculture)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- haplophase
1, record 2, French, haplophase
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Période du cycle reproductif d'un être pendant laquelle il est haploïde. (Chez les végétaux ... l'haplophase correspond au gamétophyte ...) 2, record 2, French, - haplophase
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
haploïde. Se dit des organismes entièrement formés de cellules dont le noyau ne contient qu'un seul chromosome de chaque paire. 2, record 2, French, - haplophase
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Genética
- Producción vegetal
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- haplofase
1, record 2, Spanish, haplofase
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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