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Describe the structure of the chromosome in brief.
Describe the structure of a chromosome.
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Solution
Chromosomes are rod-shaped structures made of protein and DNA. A chromosome is composed of two identical c Chromat ids attached by a centromere. Each chromatid is made up of tightly wound DNA wrapped around histones.

structure of chromosome
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