Chromosome

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Chromosome:  A structure found inside the nucleus of a cell. A chromosome is made up of proteins and DNA organized into genes. Each cell normally contains 23 pairs of chromosomes. 


a threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.


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