DNA is condensed during Prophase, Anaphase and Telophase. Aka, M phase
The smallest unit is the gene, which can be any length of base pairs, A, C, T, and G. All genes fit on DNA. DNA is a double helix shape, meaning it looks like a ladder twisted around in a spiral shape. The "rungs" are the bases, and the long part is made out of a sugar, deoxyribose, and a phosphate group. All that DNA is then condensed into chromosomes.
The cell cycle consists of several phases, with G1, S, and G2 phases being key components of interphase. G1 (Gap 1) is the phase where the cell grows and prepares for DNA replication, while the S (Synthesis) phase is when DNA is replicated, resulting in two complete sets of chromosomes. Following S phase, G2 (Gap 2) is a further growth phase where the cell prepares for mitosis, ensuring all necessary components for cell division are ready. Together, these phases ensure proper cell growth, DNA integrity, and readiness for division.
You get DNA from your parents and the DNA get mixed and with some part of mother's and some part of father's.The process in parents that is DNA copying takes place to create copies of DNA of parents and hence this DNA go into the child.The Germ cells or the sex cells contain the individual traits.Sperm- MaleOvaries (Egg)-Female
DNA is like a master plan in that it has all the plans for all the proteins the body makes. RNA is like a blueprint because it carries the information that tells a a cell how to produce a specific protein.
nope you see chromosomes. which are each a single tightly wound strand of DNA but you cant make out that out. can see genes at all unless your looking at a sequence or have a florescent or radioactive tag.
It replicates
Chromosomes are not condensed during all stages of the cell cycle because they need to be accessible for processes like DNA replication and gene expression. When chromosomes are condensed, it makes it difficult for the cell to carry out these essential functions.
the nucleus contains all DNA
DNA replication is technically not part of mitosis. Mitosis is simply the splitting of the nucleus. DNA replication however is part of the interphase, which is part of the cell cycle. The DNA replication is also known as the S phase in the interphase. In this part, the DNA is replicated creating two sets of all genetic information.
These condensed portions of chromatin are called heterochromatin. They are tightly packed regions of DNA that are typically transcriptionally inactive, meaning the genes within them are not actively expressed. Heterochromatin appears densely stained under a microscope due to its tight packing of DNA.
The DNA in all body cells should be identical.
If you were to unravel all the DNA in your chromosomes and line it up end to end, it would reach approximately 6 feet in length. This condensed DNA is tightly packed into the nucleus of each cell in your body to fit within the tiny space.
DNA replication during interphase occurs in the nucleus. All other phases of mitosis occur in the cytoplasm after the nuclear membrane is disassembled.
When replicating or during transcription, DNA needs to uncoil in order to give the proper code. When the chromosomes are condensed, it cannot uncoil itself to give any sort of message. In order for the cell to remain functional, it must be able to code DNA.
Chromatid- one of two identical parts of the chromosome after "S" phaseCentromere- the point where the two chromatids crossChromosome- carries DNA in (and between) organisms.
When replicating or during transcription, DNA needs to uncoil in order to give the proper code. When the chromosomes are condensed, it cannot uncoil itself to give any sort of message. In order for the cell to remain functional, it must be able to code DNA.
the nucleus