Which of the following is true of the chromosomes in a cell undergoing mitosis?
A) They are loosely compacted.
B) They are unavailable for RNA synthesis.
C) They no longer have histones bound to them.
D) They stay within the confines of the cell nucleus.
E) They are present in the haploid number.

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During mitosis, the chromosomes are tightly compacted and visible under a microscope. This compaction makes them unavailable for RNA synthesis. Histones remain bound to the chromosomes during mitosis to help with compaction, and the chromosomes stay within the confines of the cell nucleus. The haploid or diploid number of chromosomes depends on the type of cell undergoing mitosis.

Which of the Following Is True of the Chromosomes in a Cell