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chromosome

The correct spelling is chromosome.

How to pronounce chromosome

/ˈkɹəʊ.məˌsəʊm/
noun

IPA: /ˈkɹəʊ.məˌsəʊm/

Say it like: Chr-omo-som-e

The correct spelling is chromosome. A linear arrangement of condensed DNA and associated proteins (such as chaperone proteins) which contains the genetic material (genome) of an organism. For example: "Chromosomes store genetic information."

Usage Examples

Chromosomes store genetic information.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A linear arrangement of condensed DNA and associated proteins (such as chaperone proteins) which contains the genetic material (genome) of an organism.

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