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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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Where is a chromosome located inside a cell?
The chromosomes are located inside the nucleus of a eukaryote.
Why arent chromosomes always visible?
Chromosomes are not always visible because they are usually tightly packed and condensed into a structure called chromatin during most phases of the cell cycle. It is only during cell division when chromosomes become highly condensed and visible under a microscope.
Are chromosomes always visible in a cell?
No, chromosomes are not always visible in a cell. They are only visible during cell division when they condense into distinct structures that can be visualized under a microscope. Outside of cell division, chromosomes exist in a less condensed form and are not readily visible.
What can you infer about a cell whose chromosomes are not visible?
If chromosomes are not visible, it could mean that the cell is not undergoing cell division, as chromosomes are condensed and visible during that process. Alternatively, it could indicate that the cell is in a phase where the chromosomes are not easily distinguishable, such as during interphase. Further investigation or staining techniques may be needed to visualize the chromosomes.
How many chromosomes are present in a eukaryote cell?
It depends on which organism it belongs to.
When are Chromosomes not visible?
Chromosomes are not visible during the interphase stage of the cell cycle when they are in their less condensed form. Additionally, chromosomes may not be visible if the cell is not actively dividing or if they are not stained for observation under a microscope.
Chromosomes are clearly visible only when a cell is?
Chromosomes are clearly visible only when a cell is undergoing cell division, specifically during the metaphase stage of mitosis or meiosis. During this stage, chromosomes condense and become visible under a microscope.
What cell parts are more visible when a cell is dividing?
The chromosomes
Which structures in animal cells is visible in a dividing cell that are not visible in a non dividing cell?
Chromosomes.
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.
Which state is when the chromosomes are not visible in cell cycle?
Interphase
When during the cell cycle are chromosome visible?
During Prophase
