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

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Chromosomes are condensed structures made of DNA and proteins that contain genetic information, and are visible during cell division. Chromatin is the uncondensed form of DNA and proteins that make up chromosomes, found in the nucleus during interphase. Both chromosomes and chromatin are composed of DNA and proteins, and are involved in storing and organizing genetic information in the cell.

Answer 3

Chromatin condenses into chromosome for cell reproduction-mitosis. They are basically the same thing because they have the same code of DNA