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DNA contains the genetic instructions for a living cell's function. Chromosomes are thread-like structures that contain DNA and histone proteins.

A chromosome is a loosely defined term, and vary widely among different organisms.

DNA is a set of instructions, and chromosomes help fit the DNA molecules into a cell's nucleus. Chromosomes are essential units for cellular division and replication to insure genetic diversity.

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