Noncrossover

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    That which is not a crossover.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Not involving crossover. not-comparable

    "The 10 brown offspring constitute only one-half of the offspring produced by noncrossover maternal gametes. Therefore, we estimate that 10 of the white individuals were also produced by noncrossover maternal gametes."

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"The 10 brown offspring constitute only one-half of the offspring produced by noncrossover maternal gametes. Therefore, we estimate that 10 of the white individuals were also produced by noncrossover maternal gametes."

Etymology

From non- + crossover.

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