​DNA Molecules That Shorten and Thicken During Cell Division Are

question 11

Multiple Choice

​DNA molecules that shorten and thicken during cell division are known as _____.

• A) ​chromatids
• B) ​chromatin units
• C) ​chromosomes
• D) ​ribosomes

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