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TOPIK 6noun

염색체

yeomsaekche

염색체가 · 염색체를

chromosome

Example

사람의 세포에는 46개의 염색체가 있습니다.

Human cells have 46 chromosomes.

Word parts

염 dye색 color체 body

Literally 'dye-color body' — it stains easily for the microscope.