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Define chromosome.
Define chromosome.
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Definition:
A chromosome is a structure that is made of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and proteins called histones. These structures look like threads.
Location:
It resides in the nucleus of the eukaryotic cells.
Function:
It carries the DNA from the parent to the offspring. In this way, genetic information is transferred.
Definition:
A chromosome is a structure that is made of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and proteins called histones. These structures look like threads.
Location:
It resides in the nucleus of the eukaryotic cells.
Function:
It carries the DNA from the parent to the offspring. In this way, genetic information is transferred.
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