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Chromosome

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Definition

A chromosome is a structure in the cells of living things that carries genetic information.

Synonyms & similar words

gene DNA heredity genetics genome chromatid chromomere chromoplast chromosphere karyomere nucleosome chromatoplast chromophore chromosphere chromatosome chromostereopsis chromo chromophil chromophobe chromoplastid

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