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What form is when DNA is in long strands prior to coiling?

The form DNA takes when it is in long strands prior to coiling is called chromatin. Chromatin consists of DNA wrapped around proteins called histones, and it is the uncoiled and extended form of DNA that allows for gene expression and replication.


What are the long strands in the nucleus called?

In a cell, the tangles of long strands of DNA form the


In a cell the tangled long strands of DNA form the?

In a cell, the tangles of long strands of DNA form the


Does DNA have chromosomes in it or is it the other way around?

Chromosomes are made up of DNA. DNA wraps around proteins called histones to form structures called nucleosomes, which then coil and condense to create chromosomes. Each chromosome contains a single, long DNA molecule.


What is the form of DNA called?

a double helix


What does DNA wrap around to form chromosomes?

DNA wraps around proteins called histones to form chromosomes.


What is filled with DNA is called chromatin?

The nucleus of the cell is filled with DNA in the form of chromatin.


What shape is DNA and how is it stored in cells?

DNA is shaped like a double helix. It is stored in cells in the form of chromosomes, which are long strands of DNA wrapped around proteins called histones. These chromosomes are organized in the cell's nucleus.


What do long strand of DNA in cells form?

a chromosome


What are the two long chains in the DNA called?

The two long chains in DNA are called nucleotide strands. These strands are made up of smaller units called nucleotides, which consist of a sugar molecule, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base. The nucleotide strands are complementary and form a double helix structure.


What is it called when long strands of DNA are wrapped around themselves?

It is called DNA supercoiling. This coiling helps to compact the long strands of DNA into the small space inside a cell.


Is DNA polymer or monomer?

DNA is a polymer