Vocabulary Term Details

Chromosomes

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromosomes)

A chromosome is an organized structure of DNA and protein 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. (Wikipedia)

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Cell components
Genetic structures
Autosomes
Sex chromosomes
Cell nucleus
DNA
Genes
Genomes
Karyotypes
Nucleic acids
Segregation

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Approved Date
03-Jan-2013

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