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Structure that contains genes

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14y ago
Updated: 3/26/2020

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What structure contains the cells genetic information?

the genes!


Inside of a cell the structure that contains the genes?

the nucleus


What are threadlike structures in nucleus of cells that contain genes?

DNA, deoxyribonucleic acid, is the structure that contains the genes.


What do you call the rod-shaped structure that contains hundreds of genes?

Chromosome


What is the structure inside the nuclus that contains genes?

The structure inside the nucleus that contains genes is called the chromosome. Chromosomes are thread-like structures made of DNA and protein that carry genetic information in the form of genes. Each chromosome contains many genes that determine an organism's traits and characteristics.


What structure contains the instructions for specific protein?

Genes are found in the nucleus , but proteins are made on ribosomes in the cytoplasm.


How much of your DNA contains genes?

20.3% of your DNA contains genes


What structure are genes found?

Chromosomes in the nucleus contain genes. DNA contains the information that we call a gene. A gene is a region of DNA on a chromosome that contains the information needed by the cells ribosomes to create a protein.


Are genes made of DNA?

Actually its the other way around. DNA is the structure that contains genes and passes them from generation to generation allowing traits to be inherited. I wish I could go into better detail but I'm more of a physics and chemistry kinda guy.


What organelle contains genes?

carbonbb


Which structure of a paramecium is analogous to a reserve copy of all the cell's genes?

Micronucleus is a structure of a paramecium that is analogous to a reserve library


What is a structure in cells where genes are found made of proteins and DNA?

The structure in cells where genes are found is called the nucleus. It is surrounded by a nuclear envelope and contains chromosomes, which are made of proteins and DNA. The DNA within the chromosomes carries the genetic information required for the functioning and development of the organism.