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DNA and proteins are what a chromosome is mostly comprised of. The DNA serves as code and instructions for the organism, almost like a recipe.

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At the beginning of cell division DNA and the proteins associated with the DNA coil into a structure called an?

At the beginning of cell division, DNA and the proteins associated with the DNA coil into a structure called a chromosome. Chromosomes are visible under a microscope and contain the genetic material (DNA) of an organism.


What are the 4 types of DNA?

autosomal dna, X chromosome, Y chromosome,and mitochondrial


What is the most broadest category to most specific category in genetic material in DNA?

genome -> chromosome -> DNA -> gene


Is the chromosome a part of a DNA or is a DNA a part of a chromosome?

The second statement would be more correct.


How many DNA strands constitute a chromosome?

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


What is the order if gene and chromosome and DNA had to be put in smallest to biggest?

it would be 1st chromosome. then gene. then DNA


Can you arrange the following in order from largest to smallest in size DNA NucleotideNucleuscell chromosome?

From smallest to largest: DNA (where DNA = short sequences of nucleotides) gene chromosome nucleus sperm cell


What kind of word is chromosome?

A chromosome is DNA in the nucleus of a cell.


What is chromosome and what does it do?

A chromosome is a mix of tightly packed DNA and proteins.


Put these in order by size chromosome nucleus cell DNA and nucleotide?

Nucleotide < DNA < Chromosome < Cell < Nucleus.


Is DNA stored in cytoplasm or chromosome?

DNA is primarily stored in the chromosome within the cell nucleus. Some DNA is also present in the mitochondria, which are located in the cytoplasm.


WHEN ARE CHROMOSOME (DNA) REPLICATED?

Interphase is when DNA replication occurs. :)