Chromosome

C1 16+

Synonyms of chromosome

Antonyms of chromosome

Collocations of chromosome

DNA
Frequency: 85 %

DNA is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known living organisms.

genetic code
Frequency: 65 %

The genetic code carried by chromosomes determines the characteristics of an organism.

inheritance
Frequency: 60 %

Certain traits are passed down from parents to offspring through the inheritance of chromosomes.

cell division
Frequency: 50 %

Chromosomes play a crucial role in cell division, ensuring that each new cell receives the correct number of chromosomes.

Idiomatic Expressions for chromosome

  • Phrase: extra chromosome
    Meaning: refers to someone with Down syndrome, a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome
    Usage: The baby was born with an extra chromosome, resulting in Down syndrome.