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What is the smallest unit of chromosome ?
What is the smallest unit of chromosome ?
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Nucleosome:
- It is considered the smallest unit of the chromosome.
- It is DNA that is wound around histone proteins.
- It is 10 nm in diameter.
- Each nucleosome consists of around 200 bp of DNA.
- Two nucleosomes are attached by linker DNA.
- Nucleosomes condense to form chromatin fibers, which further compact and form DNA helix.
Nucleosome:
- It is considered the smallest unit of the chromosome.
- It is DNA that is wound around histone proteins.
- It is 10 nm in diameter.
- Each nucleosome consists of around 200 bp of DNA.
- Two nucleosomes are attached by linker DNA.
- Nucleosomes condense to form chromatin fibers, which further compact and form DNA helix.
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