The number of chromosomes in the ancestral (non-homologous) set is called the monoploid number (x), and is distinct from the haploid number (n) in the organism as it now reproduces. Both numbers n, and x, apply to every cell of a given organism.
nefarious. A word used to describe activities and deeds that are evil wicked and odious. The world was shocked to learn of the nefarious activities of Ian Brady and Myra hindley, which came to light in October 1965.They came to be known as the 'Moors Murderers'. 4.
Meaning of âdiseaseâ in the English Dictionary. See all translations. uk â /dÉªËziËz/ us â /dÉªËziËz/. B1 [ C or U ] (an) illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health rather than by an accident: a contagious/infectious disease. a common/rare/incurable/fatal disease. They reported a sudden outbreak of the disease in the south of the country.