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Standard VIII
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Nucleus
Where are chr...
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Where are chromosomes found in a cell? State their function.
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Chromosomes are found inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells.
Each chromosome is made of proteins (histones and non-histones) and a single molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).
The function of chromosomes is to carry the genetic material from one generation to another.
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