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How do proteins help condense chromosomes?

Proteins help condense chromosomes by binding to the DNA and causing it to coil and fold into a more compact structure. This helps organize the genetic material and allows it to fit inside the cell's nucleus.


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

Histone proteins


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 do chromosomes use histone proteins for?

Chromosomes, as a thread, use histone protein cores as spools that they use to wrap around and, hence, condense.


When does DNA begins to condense with help of structural proteins like histones?

as soon as histones are put in solution with DNA it begins to condense. Just by being there the positively charged histones are attracted to the negatively charged DNA. DNA wraps around histones and other structural proteins condensing to metaphase chromosomes.


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


Do prokaryotic chromosomes have proteins?

Yes, prokaryotic chromosomes have proteins associated with them, such as histones and other structural proteins that help in organizing and compacting the DNA within the cell.


What forms chromosomes?

Chromosomes are formed from long strands of DNA that are tightly coiled and packaged with proteins called histones. This coiling and packaging help to condense the DNA in order to fit within the cell nucleus and ensure proper organization during cell division.


What is the name for strands of DNA wound around proteins?

The name for strands of DNA wound around proteins is chromatin. Chromatin is made up of DNA and proteins called histones, which help organize and condense the genetic material within the cell nucleus.


During which phase does the chromatin condense into chromosomes?

The chromosomes coil up and condense during prophase


What structures on cross contain DNA and proteins?

The structures on chromosomes that contain DNA and proteins are called chromatin. Chromatin is composed of DNA wrapped around histone proteins, which help organize and condense the DNA into a compact structure. This organization is crucial for regulating gene expression and ensuring proper DNA replication and segregation during cell division. When cells prepare to divide, chromatin condenses further to form visible chromosomes.


Do chromosomes condense in meiosis?

yes