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

Chromosome behaviour in mitosis — practice question

The diagram presents a portion of the arrangement of a DNA molecule section and the associated histones, P and R, during prophase of mitosis. Which statement about the features labelled P, Q and R in prophase of mitosis is correct?

  • AThe coiled DNA molecule forms Q and wraps around histone R to form small clusters held in place by histone P.
  • BThe groups of histones, P, and its associated DNA, Q, move closer together as the chromosome condenses around R.
  • CThe histones P and R are made of protein around which the DNA molecule, Q, is wrapped so that the DNA molecule can fit inside the nucleus.
  • DThe linked groups of histones P and R and the associated DNA, Q, form strands that fold and twist together to form a chromatid.

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