Diagram of Chromosome Structure

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This diagram of chromosome structure shows how chromosomes are organized at several different levels. Each of the small clusters of histones shown is a nucleosome. This figure gives some idea of the depth of complexity of a eukaryotic cell. For more information click on the links at right.
Diagram of Chromosome Structure
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