GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

CELL ORGANELLES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which part of the cell are the chromosomes found?
A
nucleus
B
vacuole
C
cell wall
D
nucleolus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Chromosomes are thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells. Each chromosome is made of protein and a single molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).

Detailed explanation-2: -Location: Chromosomes are present within the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the nucleus of each cell, the DNA molecule is packaged into thread-like structures called chromosomes. Each chromosome is made up of DNA tightly coiled many times around proteins called histones that support its structure.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chromosomes are present in the nucleus, not nucleolus.

Detailed explanation-5: -Location: In eukaryotic cells, chromosomes are found in the nucleus. The function of chromosomes: Chromosomes’ primary role is to transport genetic material from one generation to the next.

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