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chromosome vs gene
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| chromosomenoun/ˈkroʊ.mə.soʊm/ | Meaning a tiny thread-like structure in a cell that carries genes | Goes with X chromosome | Example Researchers mapped the genes on the X chromosome. |
| genenoun/dʒiːn/ | Meaning a tiny part of a cell, passed from parents to children, that controls features like eye color | Goes with carry a gene | Example She has her father's genes, so she's tall and has curly hair. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Both parents may carry a for the disease without being sick.