chromosome
Pronunciation: [ˈkroʊməˌsoʊm]
Word
Context: "biology"
(noun) a structure in living cells that holds the genetic information. Think of chromosomes like little instruction books that tell your body how to grow and work. They come in pairs and are made of DNA.
Example
Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes that help determine our traits, like eye color and height.
Example
Without the right number of chromosomes, a living thing might not develop properly.
Example
How many chromosomes do you think are in a dog?
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