chromosome GO_0005694
chromosome
ID: GO_0005694
Class
A structure composed of a very long molecule of DNA and associated proteins (e.g. histones) that carries hereditary information.
Chromosomes include parts that are not part of the chromatin. Examples include the kinetochore.
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Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| prophase chromosome | narrow synonym | |
| interphase chromosome | narrow synonym | |
| chromatid | related synonym |