chromosomeillustration

noun

UK /ˈkrəʊməsəʊm ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/

US /ˈkroʊməsoʊm ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/

A picture that shows what a chromosome looks like.

The teacher showed a chromosome illustration to help us understand genes.

SYNONYMS

chromosome diagram chromosome drawing chromosome picture chromosome figure chromosome chart

RELATED WORDS

chromosome DNA gene cell genetics

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A drawing used in a science book to explain chromosomes.

The textbook's chromosome illustration made the lesson easy to follow.

3. A computer-made image of a chromosome for study or display.

The lab printed a colorful chromosome illustration for the poster.

4. A simple sketch that helps someone learn about chromosome shape.

She drew a quick chromosome illustration on the board.