How are chromosomes related to chromatin?

1 Answer
Jul 20, 2015

A chromosome is a condensed form of chromatin.

Explanation:

Chromatin is DNA packaged by histones.

When chromatin is condensed and further organized, we have chromosomes . Chromosomes are paired whereas chromatin is not.

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The two look different:

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