CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION
CELL DIVISION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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true
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false
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Chromatin refers to a mixture of DNA and proteins that form the chromosomes found in the cells of humans and other higher organisms. Many of the proteins-namely, histones-package the massive amount of DNA in a genome into a highly compact form that can fit in the cell nucleus.
Detailed explanation-2: -Between cell divisions, the DNA in chromosomes is more loosely coiled and forms long thin strands called chromatin.
Detailed explanation-3: -Chromatin Fibers are Long and thin. They are uncoiled structures found inside the nucleus. Chromosomes are compact, thick and ribbon-like. These are coiled structures seen prominently during cell division.
Detailed explanation-4: -Chromatin contains about the same amount of protein, mostly in the form of histones, as DNA. Therefore, going back to our question, the statement that is true regarding chromatin is given by answer choice (C). Chromatin contains roughly the same amount of DNA and protein.