non-ˈcrossover Biol.
[non- 2, 4.]
A gamete or individual which does not exhibit the results of crossing-over between any two genetic loci. Also attrib.
| 1916, 1919 [see cross-over 4]. 1962 Lancet 12 May 1026/1 In the three families there were six children who could be considered non-cross-overs. 1971 Levitan & Montagu Textbk. Human Genetics x. 379 To whom the AB/ab parent contributed non-crossover gametes. Ibid., The former could identify a noncrossover gamete of the AB/ab parent. |