The largest human chromosome is chromosome 1.
Understanding Chromosomes and Chromosome 1
Here's a breakdown based on available information:
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Chromosomes are structures within cells that contain DNA. Humans typically have 23 pairs of chromosomes, receiving one copy of each pair from each parent.
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Chromosome 1 is the largest among these, containing approximately 249 million DNA base pairs. This represents about 8% of the total DNA in a cell.
Chromosome Size (approx. base pairs) Percentage of Total DNA Chromosome 1 249,000,000 8%
This significant size makes chromosome 1 crucial, as it houses a large number of genes essential for various bodily functions and development.
