Condensed Chromosome (IMAGE)

Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Condensed Chromosome

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In this computer model, a cross-section of a condensed chromosome shows large loops of DNA (rainbow colors) bundled into smaller loops and held together by rings of condensin protein (center, dark blue and red).

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Anton Goloborodko

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