A Diffuse Network of Thin and Loosely Coiled Chromosomes Is

Question

A diffuse network of thin and loosely coiled chromosomes is referred to as:
A) Chromosomes
B) Cylinders
C) Chromatin
D) Chromomeres
E) Centromeres

Accepted Answer

A diffuse network of thin and loosely coiled chromosomes is referred to as chromatin. Chromosomes are formed when chromatin coils and condenses tightly during cell division. Cylinders, chromomeres, and centromeres are not accurate descriptions of a diffuse network of chromosomes.