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Are chromosomes always visible in a eukaryote cell?

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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.

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

The chromosomes are not visible.


How many chromosomes are present in a eukaryote cell?

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