NOUN
Chromosom/kʁomoˈzoːm/chromosome
Chromosom is a German noun that means chromosome. It is pronounced /kʁomoˈzoːm/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Chromosomen".
Definitions
1.structure in the cell nucleus carrying genetic information (DNA)(biology)
a.thread-like structure in the cell nucleus that contains genes
Der Mensch besitzt 46 Chromosomen in seinen Körperzellen.—Humans have 46 chromosomes in their body cells.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Chromosom | die Chromosomen |
| Genitive | des Chromosoms | der Chromosomen |
| Dative | dem Chromosom | den Chromosomen |
| Accusative | das Chromosom | die Chromosomen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Chromosom" mean in English?
- "Chromosom" means chromosome. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Chromosom"?
- "Chromosom" is pronounced /kʁomoˈzoːm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Chromosom" der, die, or das?
- "Chromosom" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Chromosom"?
- The plural of "Chromosom" is "Chromosomen".
- What part of speech is "Chromosom"?
- "Chromosom" is a noun in German.
