what is the difference between chromosome and chromatid

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Chromosome: A chromosome is a compact structure of DNA and protein found inside a cell. It contains genetic material which encodes genetic information that an organism inherits from parents.
Chromatid: For the process of cell division the chromosome divides and forms two fork like strands each known as chromatid.

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