2007-11-12 11:35:06 · 2 answers · asked by miss_michellerely 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Chromatin is string like forms all punched up inside the nucleolis. It is than pulled apart by part of the cell (I forget what it was but Im going to guess RNA or mitochondria not sure) The chromosomes contain DNA and heriditary information and are the builing blocks for new cells. They are protected by enzymes. Humans have 46 chromosomes. A sperm cell has 23 and an ocyte (egg cell) has 23. When they join you get 46 chromosomes!
Interesting stuff I love bio clas
2007-11-12 11:44:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The difference between chromatin and chromosomes is that the latter (the chromosomes) are all twisted, curled, and coiled up into shorter and more compact forms. Chromatin is exactly the same material, only not rolled up.
Look at this animation to show chromatin changing into chromosomes. I think it will help you understand.
http://www.wehi.edu.au/education/wehi-tv/dna/movies/Chromosome_Coil.mov
2007-11-12 19:47:08 · answer #2 · answered by ecolink 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋