noun

chromosome

chromosome

Humans have 46 chromosomes in each cell.

Humans have 46 chromosomes in each cell.

The X and Y chromosomes determine sex.

The X and Y chromosomes determine sex.

((a/the)) chromosome a chromosome Each chromosome contains DNA.

Synonyms: gene carrier

From Greek 'khrōma' (colour) + 'sōma' (body), because they are easily stained by dyes.

Picture a 'coloured body' (chromo-some) under a microscope.

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