Chromosomes/chromatin consist of

DNA

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Protein

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RNA

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DNA, RNA and protein

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Solution

The correct option is D DNA, RNA and protein
Chromatin is a viscous, gelatinous substance made up of DNA, RNA, basic proteins called histones or acidic proteins called nonhistones.
The term chromatin is formed from the word- chroma meaning "colour" and a suffix -in.
So, the correct answer is 'DNA, RNA and protein'.

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Chromosomes are made up of

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

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