Slide 1: Genetics and Evolution- Molecular Basis of Inheritance - Structure of chromosome

  • Chromosome is a thread-like structure made up of DNA and proteins.
  • It is found in the nucleus of the cell.
  • Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, totaling to 46 chromosomes.
  • Each chromosome consists of two chromatids held together by a centromere.
  • The structure of a chromosome plays a crucial role in inheritance.
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Slide 1: Genetics and Evolution- Molecular Basis of Inheritance - Structure of chromosome Chromosome is a thread-like structure made up of DNA and proteins. It is found in the nucleus of the cell. Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, totaling to 46 chromosomes. Each chromosome consists of two chromatids held together by a centromere. The structure of a chromosome plays a crucial role in inheritance.