GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

CELL STRUCTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are chromosomes made of?
A
nucleic acids (DNA)
B
protiens
C
cells
D
carbohydrates
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A chromosome is made up of proteins and DNA organized into genes. Each cell normally contains 23 pairs of chromosomes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chromosomes are made up of nucleic acids and proteins. These form nucleotides which are collectively called deoxyribonucleic acid or ribonucleic acid.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chromosomes are made up of a DNA-protein complex called chromatin that is organized into subunits called nucleosomes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Nucleic acids are essential for all forms of life, and it is found in all cells. Nucleic acids come in two natural forms called deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA).

Detailed explanation-5: -Each chromosome is made up of DNA tightly coiled many times around proteins called histones that support its structure.

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