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

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Chromosomdie Chromosomen
Genitivedes Chromosomsder Chromosomen
Dativedem Chromosomden Chromosomen
Accusativedas Chromosomdie 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.

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