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Eukaryotic 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

Multiple linear chromosomes comprised of DNA that are typical of eukaryotic organisms and are condensed using histones and associated proteins.

AP course connection

Topic 6.1: 6.1 DNA and RNA Structure

Unit 6

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