chromosome
chromosome — noun
1. A tiny, thread-like structure inside every living cell that holds the informatio
A tiny, thread-like structure inside every living cell that holds the information, made of DNA, which decides how a living thing develops and what features it has.
Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes inside every cell of their body.
collocation: pairs of chromosomes
A baby receives half of its chromosomes from each parent.
pattern: receives … from … for inheritance
The scientist studied the fruit fly's chromosomes under a powerful microscope.
An extra copy of chromosome 21 causes Down syndrome.
Damage to a chromosome can sometimes lead to a genetic disorder.
文法句型
number + chromosome(s)
chromosome + number
用法筆記
Countable noun. Common in biology and medical writing. When referring to a specific chromosome, use a number after the word (chromosome 1, chromosome X) rather than before it.