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chromosome number
chromosome number n (Genetics) the number of chromosomes present in each somatic cell, which is constant for any one species of plant or animal. In the reproductive cells this number is halved. See also diploid1, haploid chromosome number
chromosome number the number of CHROMOSOMES found in a cell, usually in the diploid state; thus humans have a chromosome number of 46, made up of 23 pairs. |