What is the difference between a chromosome, DNA and a gene?

Humans have 46 chromosome. All of the genetic material in human beings is packed in these 46 chromosome. Chromosomes are thread like structures. They are made of highly, tightly coiled DNA. read more

Basically gene is a segment of DNA and a chromosome contains many genes. A gene is segment of DNA which can code for a single protein, polypeptide or more than one polypeptide. But the DNA is typically too long to accomodate in a cell. read more

Gene vs Chromosome Most of the public are aware of what do genes and chromosomes are potential of, but the understanding about these magic molecules is limited to a small portion of the population. Genes and chromosomes are understood as similar structures by most of the people. read more

1. Both chromosomes and DNA make up an important part of a person’s genes 2. A chromosome is a subpart of a person’s genes, while DNA is a part of the chromosome. 3. When proteins add to DNA, a chromosome is formed. read more