chromosome

UK
/ˈkrəʊ.mə.səʊm/
US
/ˈkroʊ.mə.soʊm/
chromosomenoun
chromosomes
pl
UK
/ˈkrəʊ.mə.səʊm/
US
/ˈkroʊ.mə.soʊm/
Traductions
The scientist studied the structure of the chromosome.
Учёный изучал структуру хромосомы.
Définitions
A thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes in each cell.
A single, typically circular DNA molecule that constitutes the genetic material of most bacteria and archaea.
Replication of the bacterial chromosome initiates at the origin of replication.
Synonymes
genetic material
hereditary factor
chromosomeadjective
UK
/ˈkrəʊ.mə.səʊm/
US
/ˈkroʊ.məˌsoʊm/
Used attributively (noun modifier) rather than as a gradable descriptive adjective.
Définitions
Relating to a chromosome or chromosomes.
Chromosome mapping has advanced rapidly with new sequencing technologies.
chromosomesnoun

chromosome

chromosomes
pl
UK
/ˈkrəʊ.mə.səʊmz/
US
/ˈkroʊ.mə.soʊmz/
Traductions
Chromosomes carry genetic information.
Хромосомы несут генетическую информацию.
Définitions
Thread-like structures located within the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), which is passed from parents to offspring during reproduction.
Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes in each cell.
Structures that carry genetic information in the form of genes.
The scientist studied the chromosomes to understand the genetic disorder.
Synonymes
genetic material
hereditary material