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What is the relationship between chromatin and chromosomes?

Chromatin is a complex of DNA and proteins in the nucleus of a cell, while chromosomes are condensed and visible structures of chromatin during cell division. Chromosomes are formed from condensed chromatin to allow for organized and efficient segregation of genetic material. Essentially, chromosomes are the condensed form of chromatin.


What are the dark staining rod shaped structures that are composed of highly coiled chromatin and found in cells undergoing cell division called?

The dark staining rod-shaped structures found in cells undergoing cell division are called chromosomes. They are composed of highly coiled chromatin, which is a complex of DNA and proteins that condenses to form chromosomes during cell division. Each chromosome contains the genetic information that is passed on to daughter cells.


What 2 substances do chromosomes consist of?

DNA and idk the other one or are you looking for chromosomes are composed of two chromatids held together by a centromere


What are thin long strands of DNA that are coiled folded and twisted into short condensed strands?

Thin long strands of DNA that are coiled, folded, and twisted into condensed structures are called chromosomes. Chromosomes contain genes that carry the instructions for inherited traits and are organized within the nucleus of a cell. During cell division, chromosomes are visible as distinct entities under a microscope.


How are DNA and chromosomes related?

Chromosomes are structures composed of DNA and proteins that are found in the nucleus of cells. DNA is coiled around proteins called histones to form chromatin, which further condenses to form chromosomes during cell division. Chromosomes contain the genetic information in the form of DNA that determines an organism's traits.

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What is the condensed form of DNA referred as?

The highly condensed forms of DNA (and proteins) are known as chromosomes.


What is the chromosomes composed of?

histone proteins and DNA


How is a chromosome different from chromatin and how are they similar?

Chromosomes exist [in interphase] as de-condensed, or free, potential chromatin; while chromatin is chromosomes that are condensed [wound] around histone proteins. This condensation, or packing, of the chromosomes occurs in two stages: first the Dna strand is wound around Histone proteins that then spiral into The Ten Nanometer Fiber. This spiraled compact 10 nm fiber is then further wound up into the Thirty Nanometer Fiber, the chromatin, which is then further folded [condensed] into The Chromosomes.


Of what materials are chromosomes composed?

Chromosomes are composed of DNA, which is a molecule that carries genetic information, and proteins that help package and organize the DNA into a compact structure. DNA wraps around proteins called histones, forming a structure known as chromatin, which further condenses into chromosomes during cell division.


Within a cell DNA the cell genetics material is compacted along with proteins into structures called?

Chromosomes


Within a cell DNA the cell's genetic material is compacted along with proteins structures called?

Chromosomes


What cell material is soley composed of DNA and proteins?

chromatin/chromosomes


What is threads of condensed DNA?

Threads of condensed DNA refer to the highly ordered and tightly wound structure of DNA molecules that form during cell division. These condensed threads, called chromosomes, allow for the efficient segregation of genetic material into daughter cells. Chromosomes are composed of DNA wrapped around proteins called histones, which help organize and compact the genetic material.


What is the relationship between chromatin and chromosomes?

Chromatin is a complex of DNA and proteins in the nucleus of a cell, while chromosomes are condensed and visible structures of chromatin during cell division. Chromosomes are formed from condensed chromatin to allow for organized and efficient segregation of genetic material. Essentially, chromosomes are the condensed form of chromatin.


Do chromosomes include DNA molecules histones and nuclosomes?

Yes, chromosomes are composed of DNA molecules wrapped around proteins called histones to form nucleosomes. Nucleosomes, the basic structural units of chromatin, help in compacting and organizing the DNA within the chromosome.


What are chromosomes and genes composed of?

Genes are composed of DNA. Chromosomes are composed of DNA and proteins. Genes are the sections of DNA which code for a functional product (such as a protein). Chromosomes are the compact, tightly-coiled form of DNA. These appear before the cell undergoes division/replication.


Structure of nucleosome and extent of chromatin condensation in metaphase chromosome?

A nucleosome is the basic unit of chromatin, composed of DNA wrapped around a core of histone proteins. In metaphase chromosomes, chromatin is highly condensed and tightly packed. The nucleosomes are further condensed into tightly coiled structures called chromatin fibers, ultimately forming the highly structured chromosomes observed during cell division.