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A chromosome, as defined in the chapter, is best described as

Question
A chromosome, as defined in the chapter, is best described as
a single protein molecule
a separate, independent piece of DNA carrying part of an organism's gene set
a type of plant hormone
a cell organelle unrelated to genetics
Answer
a separate, independent piece of DNA carrying part of an organism's gene set
Detailed Explanation
The chapter explains that each gene set exists as separate independent pieces of DNA, each called a chromosome.
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