Diagram showing the relationship between cell, nucleus, chromosome, and DNA, with labels for chromosome components like centromere and telomere.

Diagram illustrating the cell’s nucleus, chromosome with centromere and telomeres, and DNA, explaining the hierarchical structure of genetic material.

Chromosome

Category: Cell Biology Date: November 10, 2024

What is a Chromosome?

A chromosome is a thread-like structure made of DNA and proteins, located in the cell nucleus. Chromosomes organize and carry genetic information, and each species has a specific number of chromosomes that hold the instructions for its development and function.