During cell division, or mitosis, an exact duplicate of the original cell is produced. the instructions for cell division are found in the in the

The instructions for cell division are found in the CHROMOSOMES, which is located in the NUCLEUS. The chromosome is a thread like structure that is made up of nucleic acids and proteins and it is found in the nucleus of most living organisms. Each living cell is made up of 23 pairs of chromosomes. The chromosomes carry genetic information, which are typically passed from parents to their offspring. Chromosomes are thus, very important to the process of cell division. During the process of cell division, chromosomes are responsible for the replication, division and production of daughter cells, which are made up of correct sequence of DNA and proteins.