Chromosomes are made up of

DNA

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Protein

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DNA and protein

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RNA

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Solution

The correct option is C DNA and protein
Chromosomes are genetic material and are a structure of DNA and proteins. It is a single coiled DNA which contains gene on it. These are wrapped around the protein complexes called nucleosomes that consist of proteins called histones.
So, the correct answer is option C.

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Chromosomes are made up of

(a) DNA
(b) Protein
(c) DNA and proteins
(d) RNA

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