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No - chromosomes contain genes. A chromosome is a long strand of DNA coiled up into the 'X' shape you see in textbooks/under a microscope. A gene is simply a section of DNA that codes for a protein. So a gene is simply a small piece of a chromosome.
Sources: undergraduate studies in Biology.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoTechnically, the correct answer is no since . However, if you want a bold answer that isn't specific, the answer is yes. the answer depends on how specific you need to be. Chromosomes are made up of DNA and DNA is made up of genes.
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Which type of chromosomes contain the same genes in the same location?
It is Homologous chromosomes because they carry thesame genes and homones.
What best describes chromosomes that contain genes for the same characteristics?
Chromosomes that have the same sequence of genes are called homologous chromosomes.
Is a gene the same thing as a chromosome?
No - genes are sections of DNA found on chromosomes that encode for a functional product (like a protein).Chromosomes are compact structures of DNA and proteins.
What does DNA store or contain?
DNA contains the genes, x chromosomes, and y chromosomes.
What are threadlike structures in a nucleus of cells that contain genes?
chromosome
Are chromosomes genes or are genes chromosomes?
Genes are stretches of DNA that contain code to make proteins. Chromosomes are made up of numerous Genes.
What is the relationship between chromosomes and genes and between genes and DNA?
Chromosomes contain genes which are segments of DNA.
What do the chromosomes in your body contain thousands of?
Genes
How is DNA different from chromosomes and genes?
chromosomes are thread like structures which contain the hereditary material i.e; genes on it.
Which type of chromosomes contain the same genes in the same location?
It is Homologous chromosomes because they carry thesame genes and homones.
What best describes chromosomes that contain genes for the same characteristics?
Chromosomes that have the same sequence of genes are called homologous chromosomes.
What do chromosomes contain that control the characteristic of the cells?
genes
What do chromosomes have to do with genetics?
Chromosomes contain the genes of an organism which are what express traits and are passed on to offspring
What does the nuclues contain?
chromosomes, genes, and DNA are contained in the nucleus
Chromosomes that contain genes for characteristics not related to sex?
Autosomes
Is a gene the same thing as a chromosome?
No - genes are sections of DNA found on chromosomes that encode for a functional product (like a protein).Chromosomes are compact structures of DNA and proteins.
What does DNA store or contain?
DNA contains the genes, x chromosomes, and y chromosomes.
