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it goes through mitosis and zips apart and then duplicates. it it keeps one old segment and a new one.

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Q: How does a chromosome become 2 strands?
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Why do chromosomes need to become 2 strands before the cell divides?

The second strand of a chromosome is a copy of the genetic information for that cell. There are 2 strands so that when the cell divides, there is one copy of each chromosome for each offspring cell.


What are the Two strands of chromosome that become visible during meiosis or mitosis?

chromatid


When cell chromosome become visible what are the duplicate strands of DNA called?

Daughter Chromosomes


What is one of the two strands of a chromosome that become visible during meiosis or mitosis?

Chromatid


What are the two strands of a chromosome called?

The two identical strands of a chromosome are called chromatids. DNA replication occurs in the interphase stage of the cell cycle.


One of the two homologous strands of a chromosome?

Chromatid


How many DNA strands constitute a chromosome?

every and any DNA strand can constitue to a chromosome :)


What structure will the chromatin become in mitosis?

The chromatin in the cell becomes chromosomes in prophase, the first stage of mitosis. The chromatin coils tightly together to form into separate chromosome strands during this phase.


What is chromatid?

* the two exact copies of DNA that make up each chromosome.


How can you tell whether a chromosome has doubled?

You can tell a chromosome has doubled because of the DNA's strands. They coil very tightly.


Are chromosomes strands of DNA?

Each chromosome has a single strand of DNA.


What is the indiviual strands of a double-stranded chromosome joined together by?

Chromatid