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B chromosome



Genetics.
a type of densely staining chromosome of uncertain biological function, found in many plant and animal species. Also called accessory chromosome, satellite chromosome.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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