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A chromatin fiber is the point at which DNA in chromatin is higher then the nucleosome. Chromatin fibers occur when the linear array of the nucleosome fold into a tighter fiber.

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Is DNA bigger than chromatin fiber?

Yes, DNA is bigger than individual chromatin fibers. Chromatin fibers are made up of DNA wrapped around histone proteins, while DNA refers to the entire genetic material in a cell, which includes both the condensed and uncondensed forms of chromatin.


How does chromatin fiber work?

Chromatin fiber is a complex of DNA and proteins, primarily histones, that packages and organizes genetic material within the nucleus of eukaryotic cells. The DNA wraps around histone proteins to form nucleosomes, which then coil and fold to create higher-order structures, resulting in the compact chromatin fiber seen during cell division. This organization facilitates efficient gene regulation, DNA replication, and repair, while also allowing access to specific genes when needed. The degree of chromatin compaction can vary, influencing gene expression and cellular functions.


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

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.


What is the function of the chromatin inside the nucleus?

The chromatin constitutes genes


In a linear eukaryotic chromatin sample what strands is looped into domains of scaffolding?

In linear eukaryotic chromatin, the DNA is wound around histone proteins to form nucleosomes, which then further fold into higher-order structures. These structures create loops of DNA that are organized into domains by a scaffolding of proteins such as condensins and cohesins. This looping and organization is essential for regulating gene expression and ensuring proper chromosome segregation during cell division.

Related Questions

Which of the following represents the order of increasingly higher levels of organization of chromatin?

nucleosome, 30-nm chromatin fiber, looped domain


Description of a chromatin?

complex of DNA bound to proteins


What is the highest level of chromatin organisation?

nucleosome, 30-nm chromatin fiber, looped domainLook at the effect the earth's Schumann Resonance on human DNA.Also, how the Earth's resonance in increasing.


Is DNA bigger than chromatin fiber?

Yes, DNA is bigger than individual chromatin fibers. Chromatin fibers are made up of DNA wrapped around histone proteins, while DNA refers to the entire genetic material in a cell, which includes both the condensed and uncondensed forms of chromatin.


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.


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

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.


What is the description of collagen fiber?

Collagen fiber is a common fiber found in the lips, and other regions of the face. Collagen fibers are is part of the Hyaline Cartailage.


State how DNA is packaged in chromatin?

From loose to tight in order of DNA, histones, nucleosomes, 30 nm fiber, looped domains (300 nm fiber), then metaphase chromosome (700 nm chromatid).


What is fiber optic broadband?

"Broadband" is just a relative description of how fast you can transmit data. (It implies a high rate) "Fiber optic" is a description of the physical method used to transmit the data: it's not by copper wire or by radio wave.


Do animals have chromatin?

Yes, they do have chromatin.


What you a chromatin?

I'm not a chromatin, but chromatin is the long strands of genetic material floating in the nucleus


What is the structure of chromatin, specifically referring to DNA wrapped around histone proteins?

Chromatin is a complex structure made up of DNA wrapped around histone proteins. The DNA is tightly wound around the histones, forming nucleosomes. These nucleosomes are further organized into higher order structures, ultimately creating the chromatin fiber. This structure helps to compact and regulate the expression of genes within the DNA.