Chromosomes under the Microscope

A chromosome is a DNA molecule with part or all of the genetic material of an organism. Chromosomes are only visible under a light microscope when the cell is undergoing the metaphase of cell division. During metaphase, when a chromosome is in its most condensed state, the X-shape structure is called a metaphase chromosome.

The images below were captured under the Zeiss Primostar microscope.

Chromosomes captured under the Zeiss Primostar microscope at 100x.

Chromosomes captured under the Zeiss Primostar microscope at 400x.

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