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chromosomin

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chro·​mo·​so·​min | \ ¦krōmə¦sōmə̇n \
plural -s

Definition of chromosomin

: an acid protein rich in tryptophan isolated from fish sperm and regarded by some as a major component of the chromosomes

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History and Etymology for chromosomin

chromosome + -in

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“Chromosomin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chromosomin. Accessed 19 Aug. 2022.

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