Autosome

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001009",
  "term": "Autosome",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Any chromosome within a diploid cell that is not a sex chromosome (allosome). These chromosomes occur in homologous pairs, with one member of each pair inherited from each parent. In humans, there are 22 pairs of autosomes, which carry the genetic information for the majority of the body's traits and functions, numbered 1 through 22 in descending order of size.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "sex chromosome"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 729 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/autosome/"
}