In an animal cell, what is the chromatin?

Chromatin forms chromosomes during cell division, packages DNA, reduces DNA volume, protects DNA from damage, and controls gene expression and DNA replication. read more

Chromatin forms chromosomes during cell division, packages DNA, reduces DNA volume, protects DNA from damage, and controls gene expression and DNA replication. Chromatin is a substance located in the nucleus of plant and animal cells consisting of RNA, DNA and other proteins. read more

Chromatin is a substance located in the nucleus of plant and animal cells consisting of RNA, DNA and other proteins.Chromatin is only present in cells containing a nucleus. The exact structure and function of chromatin mainly depends upon the phase of the cell cycle. read more

Chromatin within a cell may be compacted to varying degrees depending on a cell's stage in the cell cycle. Chromatin in the nucleus exists as euchromatin or heterochromatin. During interphase of the cycle, the cell is not dividing but undergoing a period of growth. Most of the chromatin is in a less compact form known as euchromatin. read more