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chromosome number
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chromosome number
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(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / 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 diploid [1] haploid
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Mulinia lateralis had a diploid number of 38 chromosomes and all chromosomes were telocentric.
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