The Function of Condensin Is to

question 6

Multiple Choice

The function of condensin is to

• A) cause the chromosomes to uncompact following mitosis.
• B) coat the chromosomes and condense them into heterochromatin through the compaction of radial loops.
• C) hold the DNA to the histone proteins in the nucleosome core particle.
• D) trigger DNA to be compacted in a nucleosome core particle.
• E) None of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Bromoacetone

An organic compound with the formula C3H5BrO, used in the past as a tear gas.

Bromodiiodomethane

A halogenated methanol compound with the formula CH2BrI2, often used in organic synthesis and as a dense fluid for mineral separation.

Necessary Reagents

Specific chemicals required to carry out a particular chemical reaction.

Acid-Catalyzed Halogenation

A chemical reaction where a halogen is introduced into an organic molecule with the aid of an acid catalyst.