chromosome vs factor

chromosome and factor both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
chromosome	Yes	No	No	No
factor	Yes	No	Yes	No

chromosome (noun)	factor (noun)
a threadlike strand of DNA in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order	(genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity
	an abstract part of something
	an independent variable in statistics
	anything that contributes causally to a result
	a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
	one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer
	any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together

chromosome (verb)	factor (verb)
	resolve into factors
	consider as relevant when making a decision
	be a contributing factor