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Chromosome Definition & Meaning

chromosome
noun
  1. a threadlike strand of DNA in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order; "humans have 22 chromosome pairs plus two sex chromosomes"

"Chromosome" in song lyrics

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  • "extending patents on the xy chromosome"
    Capital D — Culture of Terrorism
  • "Down to they X and Y chromosome"
    Rah Digga — Tight
  • "Black through the chromosome"
    RBX — Fightin' the Devil

Words that rhyme with chromosome

Usage tips for "chromosome"

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Frequently asked questions

What does chromosome mean?
a threadlike strand of DNA in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order; "humans have 22 chromosome pairs plus two sex chromosomes"
What part of speech is chromosome?
Chromosome is a noun.

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