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Condensing DNA into chromosomes helps to organize and protect the genetic material during cell division. This ensures that each daughter cell receives the correct amount of DNA and genetic information, which is crucial for proper cell function and development.

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At what phase does DNA condense into chromosomes?

DNA condenses into chromosomes during the prophase stage of cell division.


When during the cell cycle does DNA condense into chromosomes?

DNA condenses into chromosomes during the prophase stage of the cell cycle.


At what phase of the cell cycle does DNA condense into chromosomes?

DNA condenses into chromosomes during the prophase stage of the cell cycle.


What do we condense DNA into before replication occurs?

Before replication occurs, DNA is condensed into chromosomes.


During which phase does the chromatin condense into chromosomes?

The chromosomes coil up and condense during prophase


How do proteins help condense chromosomes?

Proteins like histones help condense chromosomes by wrapping DNA around them to form nucleosomes. This compacts the DNA into a more condensed structure, making it easier to fit inside the cell's nucleus and regulate gene expression.


Does DNA have chromosomes in it or is it the other way around?

Chromosomes are made up of DNA. DNA wraps around proteins called histones to form structures called nucleosomes, which then coil and condense to create chromosomes. Each chromosome contains a single, long DNA molecule.


Why is it necessary for chromatin to condense into tightly packed chromosomes?

DNA does not condense into chromosomes. When cells divide so do chromosomes. Each chromosome provides the template for a new chromosome. The four bases match those on the old chromosomes and create new chromosomes. DNA does not just decide to get together, "Hey guys, lets get together and become a chromosome." ACTUALLY they do condense into chromosomes because it would be too big (if uncoiled and stretched out) to fit into a cell


When is the genetic material visible in a cell?

DNA is visible during mitosis (replication) when the chromosomes condense.


What are the names of the proteins DNA strands wind themselves around to condense into chromosomes?

Histone proteins


Are chromosome more condense than chromatin?

Yes, you can think of chromosomes tightly wound up DNA and chromatin as unwound DNA.


What do you call DNA in the nucleus before it condenses to form chromosomes?

DNA forms nucleosomes (beads on the string) by combining histone proteins, nucleosomes condense into chromatins before it forms Chromosomes