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The DNA strand wraps itself around histones, creating a nucleosome, then coils together and supercoils after to fit into the chromosones.

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What molecules are found in chromosomes?

DNA molecules.


Where chromosomes are in a cell?

Chromosomes are found in the nucleus of animal cells (eukaryotes). In bacteria and archaebacteria, they float freely in the organism.


Where a chromosmome is located in the cell?

In Eukaryotes (including plants and animals) - chromosomes are found in the nucleus.


What are the key characteristics of haploid eukaryotes and how do they differ from diploid eukaryotes?

Haploid eukaryotes have one set of chromosomes, while diploid eukaryotes have two sets. This means haploid cells have half the genetic material of diploid cells. Haploid eukaryotes are typically found in reproductive cells, like sperm and eggs, while diploid eukaryotes are found in most other cells of the body.


Where is the DNA dor an organism found?

In eukaryotes, DNA is located on the chromosomes in the cell nucleus. In prokaryotes, DNA is located on a single chromosome in the cell cytoplasm.


Where are the genes of a eukaryotic organism located?

The genes of a eukaryotic organism are located in the nucleus, within the DNA of its chromosomes. In eukaryotic cells, DNA is organized into multiple linear chromosomes, which contain the genetic information necessary for the organism's growth, development, and functioning.


Where in a cell is DNA found?

DNA is found in the nucleus of eukaryotes or in the cytoplasm of prokaryotes. The DNA forms complex strands known as chromatin, and when dividing, chromosomes.


Which include the male and female sex cells gametes chromosomes eukaryotes diploids?

In animals, the male sex cells are sperm (produced in the testes) and the female sex cells are eggs (produced in the ovaries). These sex cells, or gametes, contain half the number of chromosomes (haploid) found in a somatic cell, which is diploid. In eukaryotes, including humans, the chromosomes are found in the cell nucleus.


Where are alleles located?

Alleles are located on chromosomes, which are found in the nucleus of a cell. They can exist in pairs on homologous chromosomes, with one allele from each parent. Alleles are the different forms of a gene that can code for different traits or characteristics.


Where is Chromosomal DNA located?

Chromosomes are located in the nucleus of a cell in eukaryotes. In prokaryotes (which lack a cell nucleus) chromosomes are circular in shape usually found attached to the plasmid membrane. Smaller circular DNA known as plasmids are also found in the prokaryotic cells and are thought of as smaller versions of chromosomes.


Are chromosomes found in the nucleus of plant and animal cells?

Chromosomes as such as found only within the nucleus. The mitochondria of animal and chloroplasts of plants contain their own DNA. This DNA is present in the form of a large loop of plasmid-like structure. This is referred to as the mitochondrial genome or the chloroplast genome, depending on where it is found. However, these genomes do not have tightly packed DNA like that found in chromosomes and are not considered chromosomes.


How many cells does a bacterial chromosomes have and what shape are they?

I'm afraid your questions doesn't make sense. Chromosomes don't have cells- they are found in cells. Bacteria are unicellular organisms so only consist of one cell, but they are capable of having multiple chromosomes. In Eukaryotes chromosomes are found in the nucleus but bacteria are Prokaryotes. Since they do not have a nucleus, the chromosomes can be anywhere within the cell. Where it gets tricky is that bacteria can also have molecules called "Plasmids" which are DNA molecules distinct from Chromosomal DNA. Typically Plasmids are circular and Chromosomes are in an X shape, but both are made of DNA which is in the infamous double helix shape. Good luck :)