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Why is it important for DNA to be wrapped tightly and in an organized manner into chromosomes?

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Answer:Condensing the DNA into tightly packed chromosomes makes the process of chromosome alignment

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Throughout most of the life of a cell, the DNA is only loosely wrapped around the histones and is not in the condensed chromosomal form. ... Condensing the DNA into tightly packed chromosomes makes the process of chromosome alignment and separation during mitosis more efficient

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