chromosomemap
nounUK /ˈkrəʊməsəʊm mæp/
US /ˈkroʊməsoʊm mæp/
A picture that shows where the parts of a chromosome are.
The scientist used a chromosome map to find the gene.
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2. A diagram showing the positions of genes along a chromosome.
The chromosome map revealed the order of the genes.
3. A chart of the bands and regions visible on a stained chromosome.
The lab compared the chromosome map with the patient's sample.
4. A visual tool for studying how traits are inherited.
Students used a chromosome map to trace eye color through a family.