What is a chromosome?

A chromosome is a thread-like structure made of DNA and proteins found in the nucleus of a cell. It carries genetic information in the form of genes.

Chromosomes are responsible for storing and transmitting hereditary information from one generation to the next. Each chromosome contains many genes arranged in a specific sequence.

In humans, there are 46 chromosomes arranged in 23 pairs. One set of chromosomes is inherited from the mother and the other from the father.

Chromosomes play a crucial role in cell division, growth, and the inheritance of traits.