NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

CELL DIVISION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
After DNA duplication, the chromosomes ____ :each chromatin fiber becomes densely coiled and folded making chromosomes smaller and shorter
A
decondensed
B
duplicates
C
condensed
D
disappear
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The beads on string structure in chromatin is packed to form chromatin fibers that are further coiled and condensed at metaphase stage of cell division to form chromosomes.

Detailed explanation-2: -During every cell division, a cell must duplicate its chromosomal DNA through a process called DNA replication. The duplicated DNA is then segregated into two “daughter” cells that inherit the same genetic information. This process is called chromosome segregation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chromatin fibers are coiled and condensed to form chromosomes. Chromatin makes it possible for a number of cell processes to occur including DNA replication, transcription, DNA repair, genetic recombination, and cell division. People often confuse these three terms: chromatin, chromosome, and chromatid.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chromatin exists in two forms. One form, called euchromatin, is less condensed and can be transcribed. The second form, called heterochromatin, is highly condensed and is typically not transcribed. Under the microscope in its extended form, chromatin looks like beads on a string.

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