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)
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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.
