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

Chromosome behaviour in mitosis — practice question

In eukaryotes, chromosomes become shorter and more compact during mitosis. This compaction can be greater because of molecules known as protamines. The protamines replace part of the chromosome structure. Which part of the chromosome is replaced by protamines?

  • Acentromeres
  • Bchromatids
  • Chistones
  • Dtelomeres

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