What is the difference between DNA and chromosome?
The difference between DNA and chromosomes is as follows:
DNA | Chromosome |
DNA is the chemical form which stores genetic information. | The chromosome is the highest organized structure containing condensed DNA double helix along with histone proteins. |
Made up of nucleotide monomers of four nitrogenous bases i.e. Guanine, Adenine, Cytosine, Thymine. | Made up of DNA and histone proteins in eukaryotes and DNA plus non-histone proteins in prokaryotes. |
Identification is done via gel electrophoresis. | Identification is done via karyotyping or microscopy. |