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In eukaryotic cells, the chromosomes are located in

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Nucleus
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Nucleolus
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Golgi complex
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Lysosomes
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Solution

The correct option is A Nucleus
In prokaryotes, the circular chromosomes are located in nucleoid which is present in the cytoplasm. In eukaryotes, the chromosome is stored inside the nucleus. Each eukaryotic chromosome is composed of DNA coiled and condensed around nuclear proteins called histones.
So the correct answer is the nucleus.

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