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The DNA molecule has 2 long backbones of phosphates and sugars with bases sticking out are running right next to each other. Then the back bones coil so it will fit into the nucleus. Because the DNA coils is because it contains millions if atoms, DNA has to coil.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe human genome is encoded onto strands of DNA. Containing 3. 2 billion base pairs, the DNA contained in a single cell would stretch to nearly two meters. It can all fit inside a cell by tightly coiling around histone molecules and supercoiling around this structure. This coiling and packing continues until a chromosome is formed.
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∙ 8y agoDNA is often wounded around proteins, coiled into strands, and then bundled up even more. in a cell that lacks a nucleus, each strand of DNA forms a loose loop within the cell. in a cell that has a nucleus, the strands of DNA and proteins are bundled into chromosomes.
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∙ 13y agoDNA is contained in tight clusters called chromosomes.
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∙ 12y agoDNA is VERY TINY, so you can't see it, even with a light microscope. Compared to DNA, the nucleus is very large.
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∙ 12y agoIt coils itself up so small that the whole three meters can fit inside.
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∙ 12y agoit gets condensed into nucleus
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What packs DNA tightly that large amounts fit inside a cell?
proteins
Does a chromosome contain histone?
Histones are proteins that aid the condensation of the DNA. Condensation makes the DNA more compact so it would fit in the cells. In this compaction process, DNA is winded around these proteins.
What One of the factors allowing DNA to fit inside the nucleus of a cell is its ability to?
coil tightly around associated proteins"
How do DNA and cromosomes fit together?
Chromosomes are made of DNA. There is a huge amount of DNA in cells. DNA is typically present at a long chain of building blocks called nucleotides. Since long strands of DNA have to be stored in small spaces, they are tightly rolled and packed into structures called chromosomes
Why is DNA frequently found associated with proteins inside of cells?
Histones are proteins which are associated with DNA and from nucleosomes, which pack the DNA. Transcription factors, proteins involved in DNA synthesis, replication...
Why does DNA clump together in DNA extraction?
Single molecules of DNA are long and stringy. Each cell of your body contains six feet of DNA, but it's only one-millionth of an inch wide. To fit all of this DNA into your cells, it needs to be packed efficiently. To solve this problem, DNA twists tightly and clumps together inside cells. Even when you extract DNA from cells, it still clumps together, though not as much as it would inside the cell.
What packs DNA tightly that large amounts fit inside a cell?
proteins
What packs DNA so tightly that large amount fit inside a cell?
proteins
What plant can fit all the plantes inside?
Jupiter can fit
How is it possible for human DNA of about 3 meter long to be packed inside a nucleus which is 10 microns in diameter?
The DNA is coiled round and packed very tight so it can fit inside something as small as a nucleus.
Does a chromosome contain histone?
Histones are proteins that aid the condensation of the DNA. Condensation makes the DNA more compact so it would fit in the cells. In this compaction process, DNA is winded around these proteins.
How can a DNA strand that is 200 million bases long can fit inside a cell?
the DNA tightly coils around a group of bead like proteins called histones
Why is it necessary to fold DNA?
The total length of DNA is so long that it cannot possibly fit inside a nucleus in its unfolded state. So DNA is folded and coiled around Histones for more compaction.
What One of the factors allowing DNA to fit inside the nucleus of a cell is its ability to?
coil tightly around associated proteins"
How do DNA and cromosomes fit together?
Chromosomes are made of DNA. There is a huge amount of DNA in cells. DNA is typically present at a long chain of building blocks called nucleotides. Since long strands of DNA have to be stored in small spaces, they are tightly rolled and packed into structures called chromosomes
Why is DNA frequently found associated with proteins inside of cells?
Histones are proteins which are associated with DNA and from nucleosomes, which pack the DNA. Transcription factors, proteins involved in DNA synthesis, replication...
Why do you think that DNA always remains inside of the nucleus?
DNA never leaves the nucleus because it is so important for the cell. The DNA leaving the nucleus would be like a brain leaving a head. It is what controls the cell and without the cell can not function.
