Biology: Concepts and Investigations
Biology: Concepts and Investigations
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ISBN: 9781260259049
Author: Hoefnagels
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 9.2, Problem 1MC
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The terms autosomes and sex chromosomes.

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The chromosomes can be defined as the condensed form of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) which coils around the proteins. The coiling of the DNA around protein reduces the size of the DNA and allows the packaging of the DNA in smaller region.

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