Question

In order for the DNA molecule to get "short and fat" to become a chromosome, it must first wrap around small molecules called ________?

1) histones
2) nucleosomes
3) chromatids
4) centromeres

Answer 1

The DNA molecule wraps around histones to form nucleosomes.

Step-by-step explanation:

The DNA molecule wraps around small molecules called histones to form structures called nucleosomes.