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You may be looking for the term "histones," which are the protein component of chromatin (which comprises chromosomes).
Histones are proteins around which DNA winds, making it dense and compact; this results in the denser form of chromatin, known as "heterochromatin." Histones thus play a role in regulating the expression of genes (because they cannot be expressed whilst compacted). When histones are modified, they can change shape or charge and release the tightly-wound DNA so that the genes can be expressed; this looser form of chromatin is known as "euchromatin."
Together, heterochromatin and euchromatin make up chromosomes.
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What cell is Chromatin found in?
Chromatin is found in every cell's nucleus. It contains DNA.
Is RNA found with chromatin?
Yes rna found with chromatin, chromatin is made up of 5% rna, 45% dna and remaining with the proteins.
What is the difference between chromatin and chromosome?
A chromosome is a strand of DNA with proteins, that is usually found within the cell's nucleus. On the other hand, chromatin is a mass of genetic material containing DNA, RNA, and various proteins that forms chromosomes.**before mitosis, the DNA is loose in the nucleus in the form of chromatin. When the DNA begins to undergo mitosis the chromatin condenses to form the chromosome.The difference between chromatin and chromosomes is that chromosomes help to make up chromatin. Chromatin is made up of DNA and proteins, and is what makes the nucleus of a cell. Chromosomes make up the DNA.
Chromatin contains proteins called?
Histones are the main proteins in chromatin, histones are a group of five small basic proteins in the nucleus.
What is the function of chromotian?
Chromatin is the DNA and proteins which makes up the nucleus. Chromatin does not exactly "do" anything, but it (the DNA) encodes for many things such as proteins, polypeptides, etc.
What cell is Chromatin found in?
Chromatin is found in every cell's nucleus. It contains DNA.
Is RNA found with chromatin?
Yes rna found with chromatin, chromatin is made up of 5% rna, 45% dna and remaining with the proteins.
What does chromatin in a nucleus contain?
Chromatin, found inside the nucleus, is made up of DNA and proteins.
What is composed of DNA and proteins?
chromatids/chromatin.
What is a complex of nucleus acids and proteins found in the nucleus?
This complex is known as chromatin.
What chemicals are found in chromatin?
The material of CHROMOSOMES. It is a complex of DNA; HISTONES; and nonhistone proteins (CHROMOSOMAL PROTEINS, NON-HISTONE) found within the nucleus of a cell.
What is the difference between chromatin and chromosome?
A chromosome is a strand of DNA with proteins, that is usually found within the cell's nucleus. On the other hand, chromatin is a mass of genetic material containing DNA, RNA, and various proteins that forms chromosomes.**before mitosis, the DNA is loose in the nucleus in the form of chromatin. When the DNA begins to undergo mitosis the chromatin condenses to form the chromosome.The difference between chromatin and chromosomes is that chromosomes help to make up chromatin. Chromatin is made up of DNA and proteins, and is what makes the nucleus of a cell. Chromosomes make up the DNA.
Is chromatin made up of proteins and DNA or fats and proteins?
Chromatin is made up of DNA spirals. Chromatin makes up chromosomes.
What does chromatin consist of?
Chromatin consists of DNA bound to protein. DNA and protein
Is a chromatin found in a plant cell?
Yes there is a chromatin in a plant cell as well as an animal cell. Each chromatin thread is made up of proteins and DNA. When the cell is about to go through cell division, the chromatin strands in the nucleus get closer together, condense upon each other which then are called chromosomes.
Chromatin contains proteins called?
Histones are the main proteins in chromatin, histones are a group of five small basic proteins in the nucleus.
What do chromatin consist of?
Chromatin consists of DNA and proteins that are closely associated with histones
