Which of the following statements is NOT correct in regard to cell division?

Chromatin uncoils to form chromosomes.

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Chromatin is found in the nucleus.

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Chromatin is made up of the DNA double helix and associated proteins.

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Chromosomes can be seen just as cell division is about to occur

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Solution

The correct option is A
Chromatin uncoils to form chromosomes.
Chromatin folds and coils to form chromosomes; however, chromatin is found within the nucleus, made of DNA and chromosomes can be seen as cell division is about to occur.

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