A thread like structure in the nucleus of a cell formed of DNA which carries the genes is

DNA

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Genes

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Chromosomes

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Ribosomes

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Solution

The correct option is C Chromosomes
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the information-carrying molecule found in all living organisms. In most animal, plant and fungal cells, DNA is stored in the nucleus coiled up in thread-like structures called chromosomes.
So, the correct answer is option C.

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