SAT Vocabulary Chromosome

SAT Prep Plan: SAT Vocabulary - chromosome


	chromosome Definition: a strand of DNA containing hereditary information Synonym: none
	chromosome at the Free Dictionary
	chromosome at Dictionary.com
	Google Images for chromosome
	External definitions: chro·mo·some (kr m -s m ) n. 1. A threadlike linear strand of DNA and associated proteins in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells that carries the genes and functions in the transmission of hereditary information. 2. A circular strand of DNA in bacteria that contains the hereditary information necessary for cell life. chro mo·so mal (-s m l) , chro mo·so mic (-s m k) adj. chro mo·so mal·ly adv.