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Many cells have a nucleus that contains chromosomes. These chromosomes carry genes that are composed of _________________.

A
Hormones

B
Minerals and water

C
DNA molecules

D
Undigested food molecules

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C. DNA molecules

Each chromosome is made up of DNA tightly coiled many times around proteins called histones that support its structure.

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