Chromosome is a term used in biology and cytogenetics to refer to each of the highly organized structures formed by DNA and proteins. These structures contain most of an individual's genetic information.
Chromosomes are found in the nucleus of cells and appear in a constant number in each species. In the case of humans, almost all cells contain 46 chromosomes, except for sperm and ova containing 23.
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Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH). More information about Marta Barranquero Gómez
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