The chromatin in the cell becomes chromosomes in prophase, the first stage of mitosis. The chromatin coils tightly together to form into separate chromosome strands during this phase.
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
Yes, you can think of chromosomes tightly wound up DNA and chromatin as unwound DNA.
Chromosomes condense and thicken during the prophase stage of mitosis (or meiosis). In this phase, the chromatin fibers become tightly coiled and coiled, making the individual chromosomes visible as distinct structures under a microscope. Each chromosome consists of two sister chromatids joined at the centromere, preparing for segregation in the subsequent stages of cell division.
The nucleic acid chains usually sit around uncoiled as loose strands. When it is time for the cell to reproduce, they condense and wrap up very tightly. The tightly wound DNA is called a chromosome. Chromosomes look kind of like long, limp hot dogs. They are also found in pairs.
The chromatin in the cell becomes chromosomes in prophase, the first stage of mitosis. The chromatin coils tightly together to form into separate chromosome strands during this phase.
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
During the Prophase. :)Chromosomes become highly condensed.They are visible to light microscope,not naked eye
During mitosis, the fibers of each individual chromosome are drawn together forming the tightly packed nucleosomes. The tight packing of nucleosomes may help separate chromosomes during mitosis.
Yes, you can think of chromosomes tightly wound up DNA and chromatin as unwound DNA.
During prophase of mitosis, the chromatin coils and condenses to form tightly packed structures called chromosomes. This condensation allows for easier segregation of genetic material during cell division.
They first become visible during prophase of mitosis.
Chromosomes condense and thicken during the prophase stage of mitosis (or meiosis). In this phase, the chromatin fibers become tightly coiled and coiled, making the individual chromosomes visible as distinct structures under a microscope. Each chromosome consists of two sister chromatids joined at the centromere, preparing for segregation in the subsequent stages of cell division.
A chromosome is a mix of tightly packed DNA and proteins.
The doubled rod of condensed chromatin is known as a chromosome. Chromosomes are tightly packed structures of DNA and protein that contain the genetic information of an organism. During cell division, chromosomes condense further to facilitate separation and distribution of genetic material to daughter cells.
The nucleic acid chains usually sit around uncoiled as loose strands. When it is time for the cell to reproduce, they condense and wrap up very tightly. The tightly wound DNA is called a chromosome. Chromosomes look kind of like long, limp hot dogs. They are also found in pairs.
Condensation and shortening of chromosomes occur during the prophase stage of mitosis. In prophase, the chromatin fibers condense and coil tightly to form distinct, visible chromosomes.