Biology Cell NUMS 2022
PMDC Verified Question 98 of 143
Except during nuclear division, nucleus has the chromosomes in loosely coiled state known as:
A
Chromatin
B
Ribosome
C
Genes
D
DNA
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Official Correct Choice:
Option A: Chromatin
Concept: DNA packaging varies depending on the cell cycle phase to allow for either transcription (interphase) or transport (mitosis).

Solution: During interphase (non-dividing state), DNA is unwound and loosely coiled as a thread-like mass called chromatin, which allows enzymes to access genes for transcription and replication.

Distractor Autopsy: During division, chromatin condenses into distinct chromosomes. DNA is the molecule itself, and genes are segments of it. Ribosomes are outside the nucleus.

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