The interphase nucleus has a loose and indistinct network of nucleoprotein fibres called chromatin, but during different stages of cell division, cells show "structured chromosomes" in place of the:

Nucleus

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The correct option is A Nucleus
The interface nucleus (nucleus of a cell when it is not dividing) has highly extended and elaborate nucleoprotein fibres called chromatin. During different stages of cell division, cells show more compactly arranged chromatin called chromosomes in place of the nucleus.

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Q. How many following statements are correct?
(A) Nucleus as a cell organelle was first described by Robert Brown as early as 1651.
(B) The interphase nucleus has highly condensed nucleoprotein fibres called chromatin.
(C) During different stages of cell division, cells show structured chromatin in place of the nucleus.
(D) Every chromosome essentially has a primary constriction which is also known as NOR.
(E) Many membrane-bound minute vesicles called microbodies that contain various enzymes are present in both plant and animal cells.

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