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'''Chromosomes''' are large organic molecules that contain most or all of the genetic information of the cell or virus and a great many [[genes]]. This threadlike structure is found in the cells of every organism and is responsible for passing of characteristics to offspring is the process of heredity. | '''Chromosomes''' are large organic molecules that contain most or all of the genetic information of the cell or virus and a great many [[genes]]. This threadlike structure is found in the cells of every organism and is responsible for passing of characteristics to offspring is the process of heredity. | ||