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5 June, 10:55

Why is the DNA sometimes tightly coiled and sometimes loosely coiled?

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  1. 5 June, 14:32
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    Chromatin

    -loosely coiled DNA wrapped around histone protein so easily organized within nucleus. It’s easier to "read" in this form

    Chromosome

    -tightly coiled DNA-chromatin coiled even more tightly, only found prior to cell division and it makes it easier to move into the new cell
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