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Cellular component - Chromosome

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Chromosome

Definition

An organized structure composed of a single very long molecule of coiled DNA and associated proteins (e.g. histones) that carries hereditary information.

Synonyms

Chromoplastic stroma

Category

› Cellular component

Keywords

› Chromosome

Gene Ontology

More...GOi

› chromosome [ GO:0005694 ]
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