CHROMOSOME

Chromosome

A chromosome is an organized structure of DNA, protein, and RNA found in cells. It is a single piece of coiled DNA containing many genes, regulatory elements and other nucleotide sequences. Chromosomes also contain DNA-bound proteins, which serve to package the DNA and control its functions. Chromosomal DNA encodes most or all of an organism's genetic information; some species also contain plasmids or other extrachromosomal genetic elements.

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chromosome

Noun

  1. A structure in the cell nucleus that contains DNA, histone protein, and other structural proteins.
    There have been documented cases of morphologically male transgenders having XX chromosomes.


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