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Why arent chromosomes always visible?

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Chromosomes always visible because their not as spread out and easy to see as during metaphase.

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What can you infer about a cell whose chromosomes are not visible?

The chromosomes are not visible.


Are chromosomes always visible in a eukaryote cell?

In a normal eukaryotic cell which is not actively dividing, chromosomes are not visible. The DNA is loosely coiled, dispersed through the nucleoplasm. However, during cell division, the DNA condenses into ordered structures called chromosomes, which are visible under the microscope.


When chromosomes are visible?

Chromosomes are visible during prophase. Chromosomes are only visible in cells during the cell division because the DNA and protein that the chromosomes are made of are spread throughout the nucleus.


When are Chromosomes not visible?

In interphase the chromosomes are not yet visible but become visible in prophase


Why do chromosomes become more visible during prophase?

Because the chromosomes seem to shorten and thicken prior to dividing, this makes them more visible.


Are chromosomes always visible in a cell?

they are visable because of the chromatin ciols up,shortens,and thickens


DNA coils tightly during division and assembles into visible?

Chromosomes


Are chromosomes now visible during prophase?

In prophase there's just the condensation of the chromatin material into chromosomes...& nuclear membrane disappears but the chromosomes aren't clearly visible,they are better visible during metaphase..!


What is it when chromosomes are first visible?

during prophase


What makes the chromosomes become visible during prophase?

When pro phase begins, the DNA molecules are progressively shortened and condensed by coiling, to form visible chromosomes.


Are chromosomes visible during pro-phase?

yes they are now visible during prophase


When choromosomes are visible in the nucleus?

Chromosomes are visible in the cell nucleus during mitosis and meiosis.