Heteromorphic Chromosomes At Biology Glossary
What is it? A chromosome pair with some homology but differing in size, shape, or staining properties. Homologous chromosome pair which are not morphologically identical (eg the sex chromosomes).Bio Definition Added By: Dominic
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