Difference between Chromosome and Gene
No. |
Chromosome |
Gene |
1. | An organized structure of protein and DNA which is found in the cells, Contains regulatory and other nucleotide sequences, And many genes in a single piece of coiled DNA, This is referred as Chromosome. | A biological unit of heredity which has the information to maintain and build their cells, Also passes genetic traits to the offspring or new generation is, This is referred as Genes. |
2. | Chromosomes are always made up of DNA. | Genes mainly made up of DNA or RNA. |
3. | DNA (most condensed structure) with the proteins is known as Chromosome. | A locus which is present on the chromosome is known as Genes. |
4. | Chromosome mainly contains DNA and information about an organism’s traits. | Genes mainly contains DNA and one section of DNA strand codes for one trait. |
5. | Chromosome found inside the nucleus of the cell. | Gene found in the chromosomes |
6. | Diagram shows location of chromosome: | Diagram shows location of gene: |