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How many molecules of eukaryotic DNA make up a chromosome in humans?

10,000 to 100,000
100 to 1,000
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User Val M
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it is 1 !!

1 DNA = 1 chromosome
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Answer:

The correct answer is 1.

Step-by-step explanation:

Chromosome is a thread-like structure made up of supercoiled DNA around the histone proteins present in the nucleus.

Each chromosome is made up of only one DNA molecule. A chromosome is a compact form of DNA and this compaction is necessary to fit a 2.2 meter long DNA in the microscopic nucleus.

Each chromosome contains thousands of genes made up of nucleotides and is responsible for their regulation. Each DNA compact into a chromosome in the prophase stage of mitosis.

Thus, the correct answer is 1 molecule of eukaryotic DNA make up a chromosome in humans.

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