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Elden [556K]
3 years ago
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Explain the protective significance of chromosomes condensing into tight coils during mitosis.

Biology
1 answer:
raketka [301]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

Chromosomes condense before mitosis to allow them the ability to move smoothly, without becoming entangled and breaking. (So, they are conveniently packaged for cell division, in which the chromosomes must move to both poles of the cell.)

Explanation:Otherwise it would be a mess as they get tightly packed

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