CHROMOSOME
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Chromosome.
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Chromosome - as a noun
A threadlike strand of dna in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order
Example: "Humans have 22 chromosome pairs plus two sex chromosomes"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
body10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Humans typically have 23 pairs of chromosomes."
"Genetic disorders can be caused by abnormalities in the chromosomes."
"Females have two X chromosomes while males have one X and one Y chromosome."
"The DNA in each chromosome contains thousands of genes."
"During cell division, chromosomes are replicated and passed on to daughter cells."
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Is CHROMOSOME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, chromosome is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CHROMOSOME has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is CHROMOSOME a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, chromosome is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCHROMOSOME has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is CHROMOSOME a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, chromosome is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCHROMOSOME has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
