Question

Can anyone give me a long well written definition of chromatin?

Answer 1

Answer: Chromatin is a substance within a chromosome consisting of DNA and protein. The DNA carries the cell's genetic instructions The major proteins in chromatin are histones. which helps package the DNA in a compact form that fits in the cell nucleus. Chromatin is like manuals in a factory to teach workers how to make the product. A cell membrane is a thin membrane (a double layer of lipids) enclosing the cytoplasm of a cell.

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Answer 2

Chromatin is a complex of DNA and protein found in eukaryotic cells. The primary function is so package long DNA molecules into more compact, denser structures. This prevents the strands from becoming tangled and also plays important roles in reinforcing the DNA during cell division, preventing DNA damage, and regulating gene expression and DNA replication. During mitosis and meiosis, chromatin facilitates proper segregation of the chromosomes in anaphase; the characteristic shapes of chromosomes visible during this stage are the result of DNA being coiled into highly condensed chromatin.