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Chromosome

One of the minute bodies into which the chromatin of the nucleus is resolved during mitotic cell division; the idant of Weismann.

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Body 76% connected

The material organized substance of an animal, whether living or dead, as distinguished from the spirit, or vital principle; the physical person.

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Chromatin 70% connected

Tissue which is capable of being stained by dyes.

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Factor 70% connected

One who transacts business for another; an agent; a substitute; especially, a mercantile agent who buys and sells goods and transacts business for ot…

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gene 70% connected

A segment of DNA that carries genetic information for a specific trait

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Nucleus 70% connected

A kernel; hence, a central mass or point about which matter is gathered, or to which accretion is made; the central or material portion; -- used both…

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