chromosome
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chromosome
A thread-like component in the cell nucleus of living organisms that contains hereditary information in the form of genes. Chromosomes become visible during cell division.
Der Mensch besitzt in den meisten Körperzellen 46 Chromosomen.
Humans have 46 chromosomes in most body cells.
The word comes from Greek: 'chroma' means 'color' and 'soma' means 'body'. The name 'Farbkörper' (colored body) arose because chromosomes can be stained well with certain dyes under a microscope.
Die Struktur der Chromosomen wurde erst durch Färbetechniken sichtbar.
The structure of chromosomes only became visible through staining techniques.
The word element '-som' comes from the Greek word for 'body' and is also found in other biological terms, such as 'Ribosom' (ribosome). It often denotes small bodies or structures within a cell.
Ribosomen sind für die Proteinproduktion in der Zelle verantwortlich.
Ribosomes are responsible for protein production in the cell.
'Chromosom' (chromosome) is a central technical term from biology and genetics. It is used when talking about heredity, cell division, or genetic traits.
Die Forschung an Chromosomen hat unser Verständnis von Erbkrankheiten revolutioniert.
Research on chromosomes has revolutionized our understanding of hereditary diseases.
Common combinations are 'ein Satz Chromosomen' (a set of chromosomes), the distinction between 'X- und Y-Chromosom' (X and Y chromosome) for determining sex, or the statement that chromosomes 'Gene tragen' (carry genes).
Das Y-Chromosom bestimmt bei Säugetieren das männliche Geschlecht.
The Y chromosome determines the male sex in mammals.
gene
A gene and a chromosome both carry hereditary information, but they are not the same thing. A gene is a single section of DNA containing instructions for a particular trait, while a chromosome contains many genes. Use „Gen“ for the individual section and „Chromosom“ for the larger structure.
Dieses Chromosom enthält viele Gene mit verschiedenen Erbinformationen.
This chromosome contains many genes with different types of hereditary information.
Dieses Gen enthält die Anweisungen für ein bestimmtes Merkmal des Kindes.
This gene contains the instructions for a particular trait of the child.
