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Chromosome

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A structure in the cell nucleus containing genes, composed of DNA and proteins; the physical basis of heredity.

AP course connection

Topic 5.1: 5.1 Meiosis

Unit 5