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What are chromatin and chromosomes made from?

Answer 1

The answer is DNA and histone proteins.

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The elongated DNA double helix is able to fit inside a microscopic nucleus because of the process of packaging; histone proteins assist in wrapping the DNA, initially as chromatin, which is visible in the interphase nucleus; additional coiling and dehydration of chromatin results in the appearance of chromosomes.

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Answer 2

Logan Allen

Chromatin and chromosomes are made from DNA and proteins.

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