Why is heredity present in chromosomes?

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

Because every member of any species arises from that species' egg cell (ovum). All the inherited ingredients for being that species' individual are in the DNA in the chromosomes of that species. read more

Chromosomes are the carriers of genetic information. Heredity, in terms of genomics, means the transfer of genetic data/information from parents to offspring. This 'data' is encoded in the DNA in terms of nucleotide sequences. read more

All the inherited ingredients for being that species' individual are in the DNA in the chromosomes of that species. This page may be out of date. Save your draft before refreshing this page. read more

Heredity, in terms of genomics, means the transfer of genetic data/information from parents to offspring. This 'data' is encoded in the DNA in terms of nucleotide sequences. During cell division, each DNA helix in the cell coils up to form a chromosome which then acts as a package carrying genetic information from the parent cell to the daughter cell. read more