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Which of the following statements are correct about chromosomes?

A
Chromosomes are rod like structures
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It contains information of inherited characteristics
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Condensed form of chromatin is known as chromosome
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Chromosomes are only made up of DNA
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The correct option is C Condensed form of chromatin is known as chromosome
Chromosomes are rod-like structures visible only during cell division. Chromosomes contain information for inheritance of characters from parents to the offspring in the form of DNA.In a chromosome, chromatin fibres are present. Chromatins are made up of DNA and Histone proteins.

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