Question

State the function of chromatin material in a cell

Answer 1

The function of chromatin is to efficiently package DNA into a small volume to fit into the nucleus of a cell and protect the DNA structure and sequence. Packaging DNA into chromatin allows for mitosis and meiosis, prevents chromosome breakage and controls gene expression and DNA replication.

chromatin material get organised into chromosomes when the cell divisions take place...hence it helps in cell division

Chromatin found in eukaryotic cells (cells with defined nuclei). ... The function of this complex, the chromatin, is to package and reduce the size of DNA/RNA (tightly wind it so it takes up less space), regulate DNA replication and gene expression and to protect the DNA from damage.