2007-03-01 18:49:40 · 7 answers · asked by pam r 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Chromosomes.
It's from the fact that they are colored when stained that they got their name ... "chroma" (color) + "soma" (body).
2007-03-01 19:47:49 · answer #1 · answered by secretsauce 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The nucleus present in the cell has chromosomes which contain DNA.They are responsible for the transfer of genetic characteristics from parents to the next generation.
2007-03-02 03:02:22 · answer #2 · answered by Lachu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DNA is stored inside the cell nucleus and take up the stain [eg:Haematoxylin stain].
2007-03-02 05:17:54 · answer #3 · answered by rhea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thick part (Heterochromatin) of the condensed chromosomes in the nucleus stain deeply and the thinner part (Euchromatin) stains lightly and has max. Dna.
2007-03-02 04:18:39 · answer #4 · answered by sindy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nuclei.
2007-03-02 02:58:43 · answer #5 · answered by novangelis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is called the CHROMOSOMES, actually it is named 'chroma' because of the color stained to them..
2007-03-02 05:55:40 · answer #6 · answered by leo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
due to presence of phosphate group
2007-03-02 03:54:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋