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DNA, RNA, and Chromosomes

How is DNA organized in the nucleus?

Within the nucleus DNA is organized with proteins, called histones, into a fibrous material called chromatin. As a cell prepares to divide or reproduce, the thin chromatin fibers condense, becoming thick enough to be seen as separate structures, which are called chromosomes.



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