Multiple Choice
The DNA of a cell is organized into structures. What are these structures called?
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11. Cell Division
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 and is organized in a specific way within the cell nucleus.
Learn about the role of proteins associated with DNA. These proteins help in packaging the DNA into a compact structure, allowing it to fit within the cell nucleus.
Explore the concept of chromatin. Chromatin is the combination of DNA and proteins (histones) that make up the contents of the nucleus of a cell. It is the material that chromosomes are composed of.
Differentiate between chromatin and other related terms such as sister chromatids, centromere, and chromosome. Sister chromatids are identical copies of a chromosome connected by a centromere, while a chromosome is a single piece of coiled DNA containing many genes.
Understand that chromatin is the term used to describe the complex of DNA and proteins in the cell, which is not yet condensed into visible chromosomes during interphase of the cell cycle.
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