Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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What is the difference between genes and chromosomes? Give examples!!!
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The genes are comprised of DNA. A few genes gives guidelines to make molecules called proteins. Chromosomes are thread like designs situated inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells. Every chromosome is made of protein and a single atom of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).
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