Why do chromosomes coil during mitosis?
A) to increase their potential energy
B) to allow the chromosomes to move without becoming entangled and breaking
C) to allow the chromosomes to fit within the nuclear envelope
D) to allow the sister chromatids to remain attached
E) to provide for the structure of the centromere

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Chromosomes coil during mitosis to become more compact, which helps prevent them from becoming entangled and breaking as they are separated into daughter cells. This compact structure facilitates their movement and ensures accurate distribution to each daughter cell.

Why Do Chromosomes Coil During Mitosis