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Size of cell nucleous in humans is 6 micrometers how can it stores 6 feets of DNA?

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How does 6 feet of DNA fit into the tiny nucleus in each of our cells? DNA is wrapped around proteins known as histones to form chromatin. Packing the DNA into nucleosomes condenses the DNA approximately sevenfold. It can be further organized by winding the chromatin into more compact structures

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Chromatin and Chromosomes - Packed inside the nucleus of every human cell is nearly 6 feet of DNA, which is divided into 46 individual molecules, one for each chromosome and each about 1.5 inches long

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DNA is tightly packed up to fit in the nucleus of every cell. As shown in the animation, a DNA molecule wraps around histone proteins to form tight loops called nucleosomes. These nucleosomes coil and stack together to form fibers called chromatin.

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