Which among the following are correct statements with respect to chromosomes?

Chromosomes are seen only when the cell divides.

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Chromosomes are located on genes.

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Chromosomes are present in the nucleus.

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Chromosomes are the carriers of heredity.

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Solution

The correct options are
A Chromosomes are seen only when the cell divides.
C Chromosomes are present in the nucleus.
D Chromosomes are the carriers of heredity.

Chromosomes are visible only when the cell is about to divide. In the resting state they are present as chromatin.

Genes are present on the chromosomes.

Chromosomes are the structures present in the nucleus of the cell.

Genes transmit hereditary information from parents to the offsprings. Chromosomes carry these genes, so they are known as the 'carriers' of heredity.

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