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chromosome
A thread-like structure of DNA and proteins found in cells that carries genetic information.
人間には46本の染色体がある。
Humans have 46 chromosomes.
染色体異常によって病気が起こる。
Diseases can occur due to chromosome abnormalities.
X染色体とY染色体で性別が決まる。
Sex is determined by X and Y chromosomes.
染色体 (染色 = staining + 体 = body) - named because they are easily stained.
RELATED:
- DNA (ディーエヌエー): DNA
- 遺伝子: gene
- 細胞: cell
- 性染色体: sex chromosome
HUMAN CHROMOSOMES:
- 22 pairs of autosomes + 1 pair of sex chromosomes = 46 total