Here's why:
* DNA: Chromosomes are made up of long, tightly coiled strands of DNA. DNA contains the genetic instructions that determine an organism's traits.
* Control: Chromosomes contain genes, which are segments of DNA that code for specific proteins. These proteins are the building blocks and workhorses of the cell, carrying out a vast array of functions. By controlling the production of proteins, chromosomes ultimately control the cell's structure, function, and behavior.
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