Z-chromosome

A form of Z chromosome — The larger chromosome that has more genes, in the ZW system.

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Meanings

nounZ-chromosome (plural Z-chromosomes)

plural Z-chromosomes

  1. alternativebiologyAlternative spelling of Z chromosome.
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APA

Z-chromosome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Z-chromosome

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“Z-chromosome.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Z-chromosome. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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