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Cell Structure and Functions — Science STD 8 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceCell Structure and Functions4 Marks
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Where are chromosomes found in a cell? State their function.
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Answer

Chromosomes are thread-like structures usually present in the nucleus that become visible only during cell divisions. The function of chromosomes is to transfer the characters from parents to the off springs through the genes located on them.

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