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Question
Answer the following question in your own words.
What is meant by ‘chromosome’?
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Solution
The structure in the nucleus of cells that carries the hereditary characteristics is called the chromosome. It is made up mainly of nucleic acids and proteins. During cell division chromosomes can be clearly seen under the compound microscope. ‘Genes’ which contain the information about hereditary characteristics in coded form are located on chromosomes. Each species has a specific number of chromosomes.
Each chromosome is made up of DNA and it appears dumbell-shaped midway during cell division. There is a constricted region on each chromosome. It is called the ‘Primary constriction’ or ‘Centromere’. This divides the chromosome into two parts. Each part is called an ‘arm’. The centromere has a specific position in each chromosome.
Organization of chromosome
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