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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Chromosome Chromosome The term 'Chromosome' as it applies to the area of gnome research can be defined as 'The self-replicating genetic structure of cells containing the cellular DNA that bears in its nucleotide sequence the linear array of genes. In prokaryotes, chromosomal DNA is circular, and the entire genome is carried on one chromosome. Eukaryotic genomes consist of a number of chromosomes whose DNA is associated with different kinds of proteins'. The term 'Chromosome' as it applies to the area of stem cell research can be defined as 'A structure consisting of DNA and regulatory proteins found in the nucleus of the cell. The DNA in the nucleus is usually divided up among several chromosomes.The number of chromosomes in the nucleus varies depending on the species of the organism. Humans have 46 chromosomes'. Previous 5 Terms: chromatoptometer chromolith Chromomere Chromosomal deletion Chromosomal inversion Next 5 Terms: Chromosome painting Chromosome region p Chromosome region q Chromosphere Chromospheric Events About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.