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What is chrosome ? (Definition in own words )

Biology

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inessss [21]3 years ago

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Answer:

A structure found inside the nucleus of a cell. A chromosome is made up of proteins and DNA

Explanation:

Sveta_85 [38]3 years ago

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Answer:

a chromosome is a long DNA molecule with part or all of the genetic material of an organism. most eukaryotic chromosomes include packaging proteins called histones which aided by chaperone proteins bind to and condense the DNA molecule to maintain its integrity.

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Carbohydrates (polymers of sugars)

Lipids (polymers of lipid monomers)

Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA; polymers of nucleotides)

Explanation:

Proteins:

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Monomer is Amino acids.

Examples are enzymes, and some hormones.

Uses are Storage; Signals; Structural; Contractile; Defensive; Enzyme; Transport; Receptors.

Lipids:

Chemical formula is C:H:O

Greater than 2:1 H:O (carboxyl group)

Monomer is fatty acid and glycerol.

Examples are butter, oil, cholesterol, beeswax.

Functions are energy storage; Protection; Chemical messengers; Repel water.

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Monomer is monosaccharides.

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