In human cells, chromosomes are
A) always condensed during the entire cell cycle.
B) different in different tissues.
C) connected by centromeres, except for the X and Y.
D) the same size and length.
E) visible only during mitosis and meiosis.

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Chromosomes are only visible during mitosis and meiosis when they condense and become distinguishable under a microscope. During other phases of the cell cycle, they are in a less condensed form called chromatin.

In Human Cells, Chromosomes Are