Chromosomes are an essential part of our genetic makeup, and understanding how they can help us better understand the science behind our bodies. Chromosomes are DNA structures containing all the information needed to create a living organism. Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, each containing one chromosome from each parent. Each chromosome contains hundreds or… Read More
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The term gene is used in biology to refer to a unit of heredity or a section of DNA that codes for specific characteristics. Genes are located on chromosomes and transmit hereditary traits from generation to generation. Every living organism has two copies of each gene: one inherited from its mother and another from its… Read More
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