Chromosomes Consist of ________ and ________

Question

Chromosomes consist of ________ and ________.
A) RNA; carbohydrates
B) DNA; lipids
C) DNA; proteins
D) water; RNA
E) RNA; proteins

Accepted Answer

Chromosomes consist of a combination of DNA and proteins called histones, which help package and condense the long strands of DNA into a compact structure. RNA and carbohydrates are not major components of chromosomes, and lipids and water do not play a significant role in the structure or function of chromosomes.