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Chromosome

- Condensed chromatin (DNA + Proteins)


- exist in replicated and nonreplicated forms.

Eukaryotic Chromosomes

Replicated and Non-replicated

Replicated Chromosome

- Composed of 2 chromatids.


- Sister chromatids are identical


- Connected by centromere

Non-replicated Chromosome

1 chromatid

Types of Chromosomes

Autosomes


Sex Chromosomes


Homologous Chromosomes