chromosome

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She wears a Barbie-pink necklace with a pendant of “the Lucky Few” symbol — three upward chevrons representing three copies of the 21st chromosome.

From Washington Post

The majority of conserved areas were in other areas of the chromosome that could affect how different genes are turned off or on or how active they become.

From Scientific American

Sex refers to biological characteristics, such as chromosomes, hormones and reproductive anatomy, which can also vary or change in understanding over time, or be medically and legally altered.

From Washington Times

And the three chevrons on the Barbie’s necklace represent how people with Down syndrome have three copies of their 21st chromosome, Mattel said.

From Seattle Times

Down syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, is caused by the presence of an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21.

From Los Angeles Times