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What basic protein forms the unit around which DNA is coiled in the nucleosomes of eukaryotic chromosomes?
Histones are the basic proteins that form the unit around which DNA is coiled in the nucleosomes of eukaryotic chromosomes. These proteins help to package and condense the DNA within the cell nucleus.
What structures in cells contain DNA and protein?
Nucleus.
What is made up of DNA coiled around proteins?
Chromosomes are made up of DNA coiled around proteins called histones. The DNA and histone proteins together form a structure called chromatin, which helps pack the genetic material efficiently inside the cell nucleus.
Loosely coiled fiber containing DNA and protein with in nucleus?
Chromatin is the loosely coiled fiber found within the nucleus of a cell, containing DNA and proteins such as histones. This structure helps package and organize the genetic material in a way that allows for efficient regulation of gene expression and replication.
A single piece of coiled DNA is known as?
A coiled piece of DNA is called a plasmid, found in prokaryotic cells.
What is formed with coiled up DNA?
Coiled up DNA, combined with protein histone, forms chromosomes.
What is the histone part?
Histones are the protein molecules around which DNA is tightly coiled in chromatin. They help organize and condense DNA within the cell's nucleus, allowing for efficient packaging of genetic material. Histones play a key role in gene regulation and overall chromosomal structure.
What is the Structure of histones and non histones?
Histones are the major protein structure of chromosomes. The DNA is wrapped twice around a histone octamer to create a nucleosome, which are assembled six at a time to make a Solenoid. Solenoids coil into a scaffold, which is then coiled itself to make the chromosomal matrix.
What basic protein forms the unit around which DNA is coiled in the nucleosomes of eukaryotic chromosomes?
Histones are the basic proteins that form the unit around which DNA is coiled in the nucleosomes of eukaryotic chromosomes. These proteins help to package and condense the DNA within the cell nucleus.
What is Tightly coiled form of DNA called?
Coiled up DNA, combined with protein histone, forms chromosomes.
Is DNA a protein or not?
That depends. DNA undergoing replication is assisted by varieties of proteins to make a new strand. Also, in order for DNA to be coiled into chromosomes, the DNA must be wrapped around the protein histone. But in the actual structure of DNA, no, there are no proteins.
What consists of DNA tightly coiled around proteins?
Chromosomes
Can you see DNA?
DNA is tightly coiled around histones when inside the nucleus of a cell. When uncoiled, DNA is around two inches in length.
What structures in cells contain DNA and protein?
Nucleus.
How many folds is DNA compacted in your chromosome?
Several; DNA is super-coiled in its chromosomal state. It coils like this with the assitance of packaging proteins such as histones, condensins and cohesins. Different chromosomes (and organisms) have different packaging ratios. For example, the shortest human chromosome has an un-coiled DNA length of about 14,000 micrometers. In its chromosomal state, it has a length of about 2 micrometers, giving it a packaging ratio of 7,000.
What is the structure of all the chromosomes?
Each chromosome is made up of DNA tightly coiled many times around proteins called histones that support its structure.Chromosomes are made up of chromatin, tangled DNA networks, that are 'super-coiled' and large enough to be seen by a microscope.
How many chromosomes do pies have?
There are no chromosomes in pies. A chromosome is a single piece of coiled DNA and protein. It is found in live cells only.
