Phrases with «chromosome»

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A chromosome is a thread-like structure found in the cells of our bodies that contains our genetic information. It carries the instructions that determine our traits and characteristics, such as eye color and height. We inherit our chromosomes from our parents and they play a crucial role in our development and how our bodies function. Full definition

Sentences with «chromosome»

  • DNA makes up the 23 pairs of chromosomes in the human body. (science.howstuffworks.com)
  • The main theory is that perhaps women who had sons developed antibodies to proteins in the Y chromosome of male DNA, as an immune reaction to their pregnancies. (scientificamerican.com)
  • The research team showed that extra genetic material on chromosome number 8 caused the condition in two families from Manchester. (sciencedaily.com)
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