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Question
Give the chemical composition of chromosomes.
Short Answer
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Solution
- Chromosomes are made up of DNA and proteins.
- The proteins are mainly histones and a small amount of non-histone proteins.
- A small quantity of RNA is also associated with chromosomes.
- DNA carries the hereditary information, while proteins provide structural support to the chromosome.
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