Biology · CELL THE UNIT OF LIFE
हिन्दीConsider the following statements about chromatin and chromosomes in human cells: (A) A single human cell contains approximately two metres of DNA distributed among its 46 chromosomes. (B) Chromatin contains DNA, basic proteins called histones, non-histone proteins, and RNA. (C) Secondary constrictions are non-staining regions found on all 46 chromosomes at constant locations. (D) Chromosomes with a terminal centromere are designated as telocentric chromosomes. Which of the above statements are correct?
Correct answer · Option 4
(A), (B) and (D) only
Explanation
Secondary constrictions are present only in 'a few chromosomes' (giving the satellite appearance), not on all 46 chromosomes. Hence, statements (A), (B), and (D) are correct.