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What is the role of chromosomes in a cell?
What form do chromosomes take when a cell is not dividing?
What is the composition of chromosomes?
What happens to chromatin material when a cell is about to divide?
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What is the term for functional segments of DNA?
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Study Notes
Chromosomes and Cell Division
- Chromosomes are thread-like structures found within the nucleus of a cell.
- They carry genetic information in the form of genes.
- Each chromosome is made up of a single, very long DNA molecule.
- This DNA molecule is tightly coiled around proteins called histones.
Chromatin Structure
- When a cell is not dividing, chromosomes exist in a less condensed form called chromatin.
- Chromatin is a complex of DNA and proteins that fills the nucleus.
- Chromatin allows easier access to the DNA for processes like transcription (copying DNA into RNA).
Chromosome Condensation
- When a cell is about to divide, the chromatin material condenses into tightly packed chromosomes.
- This condensation allows the chromosomes to be evenly distributed to the daughter cells.
- The condensed chromosomes are easily visible under a microscope.
Functional Segments of DNA
- Genes are functional segments of DNA.
- Genes contain the instructions for building and maintaining an organism.
- They determine traits passed down from parents to offspring.
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Explore the essential role of chromosomes in cell biology with this quiz. Understand the structure, composition, and behavior of chromosomes during different phases of the cell cycle. Test your knowledge on chromatin and functional DNA segments.
