gonosome

/ˈnɒzəm/; /ɡəˈnɒzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A group of gametes in a gonochoristic organism

“The gonosome of the fruit fly consists of three pairs of chromosomes.”

2. noun

A group of sex chromosomes, typically X and Y in mammals, that determine the sex of an organism

“In humans, the gonosome is typically XX in females and XY in males.”

Synonyms

  • gamete
  • sex chromosome

Antonyms

  • zygote