DNA Organization
There are several steps involved to get DNA into the form of a chromosome.
First, DNA is twisted into a double helix.
Second, the DNA double helix is wrapped around small proteins called histones to form nucleosomes.
Third, the nucleosomes are arranged into looped domains.
Finally, the looped domains are condensed into chromosomes.
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