Scientists may finally have answer to how chromosomes get their X-shape

Chromosomes are long DNA molecules which contain the genetic material of an organism
Scientists may finally have answer to how chromosomes get their X-shape

Chromosomes – DNA parcels – under the microscope, left, and a drawing of the rings keeping the X shape together (Benjamin Rowland/Netherlands Cancer Institute )

Scientists may finally have the answer to how chromosomes get their X-shape.

Chromosomes are long DNA molecules which contain the genetic material of an organism.

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