Autosomal

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Autosomal Autosomal

Autosomal (pronunciation: aw-toh-soh-muhl) is a term used in the field of genetics to describe a characteristic or condition that is determined by genes located on the autosomes, which are the non-sex chromosomes.

Etymology

The term "autosomal" is derived from the Greek word "autos", meaning "self", and "soma", meaning "body". This refers to the fact that autosomal genes are inherited from both parents and are present in both sexes.

Related Terms

  • Autosome: Any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome.
  • Autosomal Dominant: A pattern of inheritance in which an affected individual has one copy of a mutant gene and one normal gene on a pair of autosomal chromosomes.
  • Autosomal Recessive: A pattern of inheritance in which both copies of an autosomal gene must be abnormal for a genetic condition or disease to occur.
  • Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.
  • Chromosome: A thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.

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