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Chromosomes are made up of what

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In the nucleus of each cell, the DNA molecule is packaged into thread-like structures called chromosomes. Each chromosome is made up of DNA tightly coiled many times around proteins called histones that support its structure.

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Every chromosome is made up of coils of DNA.

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