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What is the role chromosomes in cell division ?

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1. Chromosomes are the thread like structures found inside the nucleus of both plants and animal cells .
2. They are made up of DNA and proteins .DNA is the genetic material which contains all the information needed for the characteristics of an organism .
3. During cell division , the chromosomes divide and the genetic meterial (DNA) are transmitted to the daughter cells .
4. Due to which the hereditary characteristics ar passed from parents to offsrings by cell division .
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