The rod-like structures that contain genetic material are called chromosomes. True or False? Help please asap!!!
Biology · Middle School · Sun Jan 24 2021
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Statement is true.
The rod-like structures that contain genetic material are called chromosomes. During cell division, the chromatin is condensed to form a chromosome which acts as the rod-shaped structure. This rod-shaped structure helps in the separation of genetic material in the dividing cells.
- In a non-dividing cell the genetic material is present in the form of a thread-like structure called chromatin.
- During cell division, the chromatin is condensed to form a chromosome which acts as the rod-shaped structure.
- This rod-shaped structure helps in the separation of genetic material in the dividing cells.