heterotypical chromosome

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• Chromosome — A visible carrier of the genetic information. The 3 billion bp (base pairs) in the human genome are organized into 24 distinct, physically separate microscopic units called chromosomes. All genes are arranged linearly along the chromosomes. The… …   Medical dictionary

• heterotypic — /hɛtəroʊˈtɪpɪk/ (say hetuhroh tipik) adjective applying meiotic division which reduces the chromosome number during the development of the reproductive cells. Also, heterotypical. {hetero + typic alternative form of typical} …