What are chromosomes primarily composed of?

What are chromosomes primarily composed of?

  • (A) Proteins
  • (B) DNA
  • (C) Carbohydrates
  • (D) Lipids
The structure of chromosomes is made mostly of DNA and proteins, especially histones. This combination of DNA and proteins is referred to as chromatin. The DNA, which is negatively charged, wraps around the proteins that are positively charged. This allows the long DNA strands to be packed into the nucleus of the cell.
Facebook
WhatsApp
Related MCQs:

 ‘NATO’ is an abbreviation of:

  • (A) North Atlantic Treaty Organization
  • (B) Non-Aligned Treaty Organization
  • (C) Non-Aligned Trading Organization
  • (D) North American Transport Organization

You May Like

Comment

You cannot copy content of this page

Scroll to Top