Question

Which statement about chromosomes is true?(1 point) Responses Chromosomes contain DNA. Chromosomes contain DNA. Chromosomes are found in sets of three. Chromosomes are found in sets of three. The same number of chromosomes appears in haploid and body cells. The same number of chromosomes appears in haploid and body cells. DNA contains chromosomes.

Answer 1

The statement that is true about chromosomes is: Chromosomes contain DNA.

Here’s a brief clarification for the other statements:

• Chromosomes are found in sets of three. This is incorrect; chromosomes are usually found in pairs (diploid) in body cells, or in singles (haploid) in gametes.
• The same number of chromosomes appears in haploid and body cells. This is also incorrect; body cells (somatic cells) typically have a diploid number of chromosomes, whereas haploid cells (gametes) have half the number.
• DNA contains chromosomes. This is incorrect as well; rather, chromosomes are structures composed of DNA and proteins.

Therefore, the first statement is the correct one.