What is chromatin? Does it compose the chromosomes?

1 Answer
Nov 21, 2016

Chromatin is a complex of macromolecules found in cells consisting of DNA , protein and RNA.

Explanation:

The primary protein components of chromatin are histone that compact the DNA . Chromatin are found in eukaryotic cells.

Chromatin undergoes various structural changes during a cell cycle. During interphase the chromatin is structurally loose . As the cell prepares to divide the chromatin packages more tightly to facilitate segregation of the chromosomes during anaphase.