- These are thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal & plant cells.
- Each chromosome is made of protein and a single molecule of Deoxyribose-Nucleic Acid (DNA).
- Chromosomes are a key part of the process that ensures DNA is accurately copied and distributed in the vast majority of cell divisions.
- Changes in the number or structure of chromosomes in new cells may lead to serious problems like Down Syndrome, Turner Syndrome, etc.
