How do chromosomes play a part in heredity?

Chromosomes are organized structures of DNA and protein. Genes, the units of heredity, are located on chromosomes. The way in which a cell replicates and passes on its chromosomes determines which genes its offspring inherits. read more

Chromosomes are organized structures of DNA and protein. Genes, the units of heredity, are located on chromosomes. The way in which a cell replicates and passes on its chromosomes determines which genes its offspring inherits. Chromosomes, then, are simply the functional units on which heritable traits are passed from parent to offspring. read more

Role of Chromosomes & Genes in Heredity Heredity plays a key role in the development of traits and is transmitted through genes. The traits we inherit help shape our behavior, are determined by pairs of genes, one from each parent. Genes are found in chromosomes , which are made of DNA. read more

Chapter 4- The roles of Genes and Chromosomes in Heredity. Chapter 4 part 1 of the textbook by Taylor, Richard, and Brady. STUDY. PLAY. read more