Multiple Choice
In the context of chromosome structure, what do the dark and light bands represent?
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3. Energy & Cell Processes
Organization of DNA in the Cell
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A collection of DNA and associated proteins in a cell defines the term:
A
Sister Chromatids.
B
Centromere.
C
Chromatin.
D
Chromosome.
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Begin by understanding the basic structure of DNA within a cell. DNA is a long molecule that contains our genetic information.
Recognize that DNA does not exist in isolation within the cell. It is associated with proteins, primarily histones, which help package and organize the DNA.
Learn that this combination of DNA and proteins forms a complex called chromatin. Chromatin is the material that makes up chromosomes, which are the structures that carry genetic information.
Differentiate between chromatin and other related terms: Sister chromatids are identical copies of a chromosome connected by a centromere, while a centromere is the region where sister chromatids are joined.
Understand that chromosomes are the condensed form of chromatin, visible during cell division. Chromatin is the less condensed form present during interphase, allowing for transcription and replication processes.
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