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What forms chromosomes?


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Chromosomes:

  1. Chromosomes are highly condensed structures found in the nucleus of cells.
  2. They are carriers of genetic information that is transferred from the parents to their offspring via cell division.
  3. They are formed of chromatin threads (further composed of DNA molecules) wound around histone proteins.
  4. Any form of mutations may lead to chromosomal aberrations and result in genetic diseases.
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