A chromosome is a thread-like structure made up of DNA and proteins found in the nucleus of cells. It carries the genetic information that determines the traits and characteristics of an organism.
Chromosomes are thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of cells. They contain DNA, the genetic material that carries the instructions for building and maintaining an organism. Chromosomes are responsible for passing on traits from parents to offspring during reproduction. Humans typically have 23 pairs of chromosomes, for a total of 46, while other organisms may have a different number.
