Definition of Chromosome
that portion of the cell that holds the genes which determine the identity and development of a plant or animal
Examples of Chromosome in a sentence
A chromosome is the cell organelle that contains the genes that define an organism’s traits. 🔊
Because of an extra 21st chromosome, some people have a disorder called Down syndrome. 🔊
Along with the Y chromosome, the X chromosome determines an organism’s gender. 🔊
A man with an extra X chromosome may display signs of Klinefelter syndrome, a condition that can cause physical abnormalities like enlarged breasts. 🔊
The genetic difference between a male and a female is a Y chromosome. 🔊
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