I need to know this for a homework assignment and I don't completely understand the function so please answer ASAP!
2007-06-03 10:19:03 · 12 answers · asked by the answerer of questions 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Specifically, chromosomes contain DNA which carries the blueprints for sequences of amino acids that give rise to various types of proteins found in systems. These proteins either function in the structure of the organism or act as enzymes which control all chemical activity within the organism (not unlimited control) that express themselves in what we refer to as hereditary or genetic factors.
2007-06-10 10:22:58 · answer #1 · answered by gfulton57 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A chromosome carries all of the genetic information that the cell needs to survive such as the information to reproduce, carry out mitosis and meiosis, make important functional proteins, and basically serve its function in the body. The chromosomes store all of the genetic information for the body as well so in meiosis, the chromosomes tell what the offspring will look like or its physical characteristics. From the chromosomes, RNA (which is a single strand of replicated DNA) is produced. RNA caries out all of the specific jobs that the cell requires because it can travel in and out of the nucleus while the DNA cannot and is transcribed by the ribosomes to make proteins.
2016-04-01 00:18:41 · answer #2 · answered by Gail 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chromosomes are condensed DNA, which holds the genetic information for the cell. The information coded in the chromosomes is like the instruction manual for the cell, it tells it when to do everything & how to make proteins.
2007-06-03 10:24:24 · answer #3 · answered by karana 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A chromosome is a huge piece of DNA. On each chromosome, there are many genes, that code for many of the characteristics of the animals. All the chromosomes together hold the genetic blueprint for the organism, with each cell in the organism having a copy.
2007-06-03 10:28:06 · answer #4 · answered by kt 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the chromosomes contain the DNA, the instruction manual for a cell, what proteins it makes and ultimately what it is/does
2007-06-11 04:26:46 · answer #5 · answered by rachie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chromosomes carry DNA, which basically tells the cell what to do.
2007-06-03 12:45:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
chromosomes carry the genetic material from one generation to another
2007-06-11 00:43:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chromosomes carry genetic information . thats an easy way to learn to learn. its a cheer
2007-06-03 10:30:34 · answer #8 · answered by (lind)SAY 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
holds the genetic information of a cell
2007-06-03 10:27:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They contain the genetic information
2007-06-09 10:11:48 · answer #10 · answered by Big K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋