Chromosome

A chromosome is a large macromolecule that functions as the structural unit of the genetic material. In eukaryotes, chromosomes are molecules consisting of linear, double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and associated proteins. In prokaryotes, chromosomes are typically ...

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