Overview
Chromosomes are essential structures that organize and package DNA within the cell nucleus. They ensure that genetic information is accurately replicated and distributed during cell division. Chromatin, the material that makes up chromosomes, consists of DNA wrapped around proteins called histones, ...
Key Terms
Example: Chromatin condenses to form visible chromosomes during cell division.
Example: Nucleosomes help organize DNA into a compact structure.
Example: Histones play a key role in gene regulation.
Example: Each chromatid contains identical DNA.
Example: The centromere is crucial for chromosome movement during cell division.
Example: Telomeres shorten with each cell division.
Related Topics
DNA Replication
The process by which DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division.
intermediateGene Expression
The process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize a functional gene product.
intermediateGenetic Engineering
The manipulation of an organism's DNA to alter its characteristics.
advancedKey Concepts
Chromatin StructureDNA PackagingChromosome FunctionCell Division