If an individual's dna is like an instruction manual, what does each chromosome represent?

Solution:

Chromosome contains hundreds to thousands of genes.

Every human cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, for a total of 46 chromosomes.

A trait is any gene-determined characteristic and is often determined by more than one gene.

Some traits are caused by abnormal genes that are inherited or that are the result of a new mutation.

Proteins are probably the most important class of material in the body. Proteins are not just building blocks for muscles, connective tissues, skin, and other structures. They also are needed to make enzymes. Enzymes are complex proteins that control and carry out nearly all chemical processes and reactions within the body. The body produces thousands of different enzymes. Thus, the entire structure and function of the body is governed by the types and amounts of proteins the body synthesizes. Protein synthesis is controlled by genes, which are contained on chromosomes.

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), which contains the biological instructions that make each species unique. DNA, along with the instructions it contains, is passed from adult organisms to their offspring during reproduction.