X hromozom

X hromozom

One of the two sex chromosomes, X and Y.

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hromozom

Biology; Genetics

Linear piece of eukaryotic DNA, often bound by specialized proteins known as histones.

hromozom

Biology; Genome

The self-replicating genetic structure of cells containing the cellular DNA that bears in its nucleotide sequence the linear array of genes. In prokaryotes, chromosomal DNA is ...

hromozom

Archaeology; Human evolution

The genetic material of a cell, complexed with protein and organized into a number of linear structures. It literally means "colored body," because the threadlike structures are ...

hromozom

Archaeology; Evolution

A structure in the cell nucleus that carries DNA. At certain times in the cell cycle, chromosomes are visible as string-like entities. Chromosomes consist of the DNA with various ...

hromozom

Natural environment; Coral reefs

One of the threadlike "packages" of genes and other DNA in the nucleus of a cell. Different species of organisms have different numbers of chromosomes. In sexually reproducing ...

identični blizanci

Biology; Genome

Twins produced by the division of a single zygote; both have identical genotypes. See also: fraternal twin.

biotehnologija

Biology; Genome

A set of biological techniques developed through basic research and now applied to research and product development. In particular, biotechnology refers to the use by industry of ...

rak

Biology; Genome

Diseases in which abnormal cells divide and grow unchecked. Cancer can spread from its original site to other parts of the body and can be fatal. See also: hereditary cancer, ...