Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Chromosome behaviour in mitosis

Chromosome behaviour in mitosis — practice question

Which account of chromosome structure is correct?

  • AA chromosome at the beginning of interphase consists of two identical chromatids, each containing one linear molecule of DNA.
  • BTelomeres are lengths of non-coding DNA found at one end of each chromatid to prevent loss of genes during cell division.
  • CThe two identical chromatids of a chromosome are held together by a centromere in which there is no DNA.
  • DThe very long DNA molecule of each chromatid is coiled and held together by proteins called histones.

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