alleryWhat does a chromosome contain as its genetic material?
AA protein-only strand
BA DNA molecule
CAn RNA-only scaffold
DA starch chain
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. A DNA molecule
Each eukaryotic chromosome consists of a long linear DNA molecule associated with proteins.
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