Chromosomes largely consist of
(a) DNA and histones
(b) DNA and RNA
(c) RNA and histones
(d) histones and ions

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(a) DNA and histones

Chromosomes largely consist of DNA and histone proteins.

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Chromosomes largely consist of (a) DNA and histones (b) DNA and RNA (c) RNA and histones (d) histones and ions

(a) DNA and histonesChromosomes largely consist of DNA and histone proteins.

Chromosomes largely consist of
(a) DNA and histones
(b) DNA and RNA
(c) RNA and histones
(d) histones and ions

(a) DNA and histones

Chromosomes largely consist of DNA and histone proteins.