chromosome
A thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes. In humans, each cell normally contains 23 pairs of these structures which determine hereditary characteristics.
예시
3 / 5The doctor explained that a baby inherits one chromosome from each pair from each parent.
The doctor explained that a baby inherits one chromosome from each pair from each parent.
Recent breakthroughs in genomic sequencing have allowed for a more detailed mapping of the human chromosome.
Recent breakthroughs in genomic sequencing have allowed for a more detailed mapping of the human chromosome.
I guess I can blame my messy hair on my chromosomes!
I guess I can blame my messy hair on my chromosomes!
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of 'Chrome' (color) and 'Soma' (body). Scientists named them 'colored bodies' because they are the parts of the cell that soak up colorful dyes in a lab.
빠른 퀴즈
Humans usually have two ________ that determine their biological sex: X and Y.
정답!
정답은: chromosomes
예시
The doctor explained that a baby inherits one chromosome from each pair from each parent.
everydayThe doctor explained that a baby inherits one chromosome from each pair from each parent.
Recent breakthroughs in genomic sequencing have allowed for a more detailed mapping of the human chromosome.
formalRecent breakthroughs in genomic sequencing have allowed for a more detailed mapping of the human chromosome.
I guess I can blame my messy hair on my chromosomes!
informalI guess I can blame my messy hair on my chromosomes!
During mitosis, the chromosomes condense and become visible under a light microscope.
academicDuring mitosis, the chromosomes condense and become visible under a light microscope.
Our biotech startup is focusing on identifying markers on the Y chromosome for personalized medicine.
businessOur biotech startup is focusing on identifying markers on the Y chromosome for personalized medicine.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
X chromosome
X chromosome
Y chromosome
Y chromosome
chromosome count
chromosome count
자주 혼동되는 단어
A gene is a specific segment of DNA, whereas a chromosome is the entire structure that contains many genes.
Chromatin is the material that makes up a chromosome; a chromosome is the condensed, organized shape of that material.
사용 참고사항
The word is almost exclusively used in biological, medical, and scientific contexts. It is a countable noun and is most frequently used in the plural when discussing genetics generally.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'gene' and 'chromosome' interchangeably, but remember that a chromosome is the 'bookshelf' and a gene is a single 'book' on that shelf.
암기 팁
Think of 'Chrome' (color) and 'Soma' (body). Scientists named them 'colored bodies' because they are the parts of the cell that soak up colorful dyes in a lab.
어원
Coined in the late 19th century from the Greek words 'khrōma' (color) and 'sōma' (body).
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In modern society, chromosomes are often discussed in relation to identity, gender (X/Y), and genetic testing services like 23andMe.
빠른 퀴즈
Humans usually have two ________ that determine their biological sex: X and Y.
정답!
정답은: chromosomes
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