Contrast the Major Differences Between Jails and Prisons

question 10

Essay

Contrast the major differences between jails and prisons.

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

Within every cell, rod-shaped structures that carry the genes.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.

Proteins

Large molecules essential for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's cells, tissues, and organs.

Human Chromosome

A thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.