cells and chromosomes

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    • What are Eukaryotes?
      Organisms with cells that have a proper nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. E.g, humans and animals.
    • What are prokaryote?
      Single-celled organisms without a nucleus. E.g bacterial cells.
    • What is a chromosome?
      A chromosome is a structure containing tightly coiled DNA
    • What is a gene?
      A section of DNA that codes for protein
    • What does a chromosome consist of?
      A DNA molecule tightly coiled around proteins
    • What does a gene code for?
      Protein
    • What is DNA?
      The genetic material making up chromosomes
    • Where is DNA located in cells?
      In the nuclei of cells
    • Where are chromosomes found within a cell?
      In the nucleus
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