nonchromosomal
/nɑnkroʊməˈsoʊməl/
adjective
- Not related to or located on chromosomes.
- Some genetic traits are passed through nonchromosomal DNA in mitochondria.
- Nonchromosomal inheritance can occur through cytoplasmic elements.
- The scientist studied nonchromosomal factors that influence cell division.
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