State the function of chromosome in a cell.

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(N/A) Chromosomes are thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells. Each chromosome is made of protein and a single molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid $(DNA)$. The primary function of chromosomes is to carry genetic information from one generation to the next in the form of genes. They play a crucial role in cell division,heredity,variation,and evolutionary processes by ensuring that $DNA$ is accurately replicated and distributed to daughter cells.

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