Cell biology. In a prokaryotic cell or in the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell, a chromosome is a structure that carries the genetic information. A chromosome consists of one long DNA molecule with the genes in linear sequence, and associated RNA and proteins (histone). At beginning of nuclear division they are easily visible under a microscope after staining.
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