1: Chemistry to Chromosomes
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- 1.2: Chromosomes and chromatin
- If stretched to its full length, the DNA molecule of the largest human chromosome would be 85mm. Yet during mitosis and meiosis, this DNA molecule is compacted into a chromosome approximately 5µm long. Although this compaction makes it easier to transport DNA within a dividing cell, it also makes DNA less accessible for other cellular functions such as DNA synthesis and transcription.
- 1.6: Chapter 1 Review Questions
- Test your understanding of Chapter 1 with the following review questions!