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chromosome

chro·mo·some

chromosome

 
pronunciation:
kro m som
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part of speech: noun
definition: a part found in the cells of all plants and animals. Chromosomes contain genes which pass on physical characteristics from parent to offspring.
derivations: chromosomal (adj.), chromosomally (adv.)
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