Chromosome

A chromosome (from Greek: χρῶμα color and σῶμα body) is a packaged and organized structure containing most of the DNA of a living organism. DNA is not usually found on its own, but rather is structured in long strands which are wrapped around protein complexes called nucleosomes, which consist of proteins called histones. The DNA in chromosomes serves as the source for transcription. Most eukaryotic cells have a set of chromosomes (46 in humans) with the genetic material spread among them.

Chromosome

A chromosome (from Greek: χρῶμα color and σῶμα body) is a packaged and organized structure containing most of the DNA of a living organism. DNA is not usually found on its own, but rather is structured in long strands which are wrapped around protein complexes called nucleosomes, which consist of proteins called histones. The DNA in chromosomes serves as the source for transcription. Most eukaryotic cells have a set of chromosomes (46 in humans) with the genetic material spread among them.