6.2 Eukaryotic Chromosome Organization Flashcards
1
Q
What is a chromosome composed of?
A
- a chromosome is wound around a group of small
basic proteins called histones, forming chromatin
2
Q
Nucleoproteins
A
- proteins that associate with
DNA
3
Q
Heterochromatin vs Euchromatin?
A
- H is compacted and dark under microscope
- Eu is loose and light under microscope