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Chromosomes, Human

MESHD002877

Very long DNA molecules and associated proteins, HISTONES, and non-histone chromosomal proteins (CHROMOSOMAL PROTEINS, NON-HISTONE). Normally 46 chromosomes, including two sex chromosomes are found in the nucleus of human cells. They carry the hereditary information of the individual.

Synonyms

  • Chromosome, Human
  • Human Chromosome
  • Human Chromosomes

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:28:01.396Z