chromosomes

/ˈkroʊməˌsoʊmz/ /ˈkroʊməˌzoʊmz/

Meanings

noun

A linear arrangement of condensed DNA and associated proteins (such as chaperone proteins) which contains the genetic material (genome) of an organism.

Examples :

"Chromosomes store genetic information."

Related Words

proteins noun

/ˈproʊtiːnz/ /ˈproʊˌtiːnz/

Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds.

"Example Sentence: "Eating meat, beans, and eggs helps you get enough proteins to build and repair your muscles." "

condensed verb

/kənˈdɛnst/ /kɒnˈdɛnst/

To concentrate toward the essence by making more close, compact, or dense, thereby decreasing size or volume.

"An abridged dictionary can be further condensed to pocket size."

organism noun

/ˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/ /ˈɔɹ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/

A discrete and complete living thing, such as animal, plant, fungus or microorganism.

"The single-celled organism was studied by the biology students in their science class. "

chaperone noun

/ˈʃæ.pəˌɹoʊn/

An older person who accompanies other younger people to ensure the propriety of their behaviour, often an older woman accompanying a young woman.

"Mrs. Davison volunteered to be a chaperone for the school dance to make sure everyone behaved appropriately. "

arrangement noun

/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/

The act of arranging.

"The arrangement of chairs in the classroom made it easier for the students to see the teacher. "

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

contains verb

/kənˈteɪnz/

To hold inside.

"The box contains my old toys. "

genome noun

/ˈdʒiː.nəʊm/ /dʒɨˈnoʊm/

The complete genetic information (either DNA or, in some viruses, RNA) of an organism.

"Scientists study the human genome to understand diseases. "

genetic adjective

[d͡ʒəˈnɛtɪk]

Relating to genetics or genes.

"My brother has a genetic predisposition to being a good athlete. "

associated verb

/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/ /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

To join in or form a league, union, or association.

"Our company associated with a local charity to help raise money for their programs. "

information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

linear adjective

/ˈlɪn.i.ə/ /ˈlɪn.i.ɚ/

Having the form of a line; straight or roughly straight; following a direct course.

"The path to the park follows a linear route, going straight down the street. "