Describe How Two Meters of DNA in a Typical Human

question 90

Short Answer

Describe how two meters of DNA in a typical human cell can fit into the nucleus, which is 5 µm in diameter.

---

Definitions:

Pb

The chemical symbol for lead, a dense, toxic metal used in various applications.

Echoencephalography

A non-invasive ultrasound technique used to study the brain's structures through the skull, particularly useful for detecting abnormalities.

Ultrasound

A diagnostic imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of structures within the body.

Intracranial Structures

Structures located within the cranium, including the brain, blood vessels, cranial nerves, and cerebrospinal fluid.