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Chromosome

A packaged structure of DNA and proteins. Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes; each chromosome contains many genes.

Example in a sentence

The variant was assigned to chromosome 7 in the VCF.

Key facts

  • Humans: 22 autosomes + X/Y.
  • Reference coordinates are per chromosome.

Category: Genetics & Variation

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