chromosome

名詞

UK/ˈkrəʊ.mə.səʊm/
US/ˈkroʊ.mə.soʊm/

定義 chromosome 名詞

  1. Countable(可數名詞)

    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.

    染色體

    • Human cells typically contain 23 pairs of chromosomes.

      人類細胞通常包含23對染色體。

    • Inherited diseases are often linked to abnormalities in chromosomes.

      遺傳疾病通常與染色體的異常有關。

    • Scientists are studying the role of chromosomes in the development of cancer.

      科學家正在研究染色體在癌症發展中的作用。