The phrase "mouse chromosome" refers to a tiny part of the genetic material found in mice, which contains important information that determines various characteristics and traits of a mouse. Full definition
The researchers found just fourteen mouse genes on mouse chromosome 16 that have no obvious counterparts in humans. (genomenewsnetwork.org)
Using their own draft of the mouse genome, which is available to subscribers of their database, they compared mouse chromosome 16 to the human genome. (genomenewsnetwork.org)
The high degree of similarity between the mouse and human genomes is demonstrated through analysis of the sequence of mouse chromosome 16 (Mmu 16), which was obtained as part of a whole - genome shotgun assembly of the mouse genome. (science.sciencemag.org)