A human cell contains at least 2 m of DNA,yet all of this DNA is packed into a nucleus that is about 6 μm in diameter.How is this accomplished? Select all that apply.
A)DNA is wrapped around histone proteins giving it the appearance of a string of beads.
B)DNA is folded into a zigzag structure.
C)The DNA is coiled into radial loops.
D)The DNA is cut at several locations and each section is loosely wrapped into a bead-like shape.

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DNA compaction begins when DNA is wound around histone proteins giving it the appearance of a string of beads.DNA is then folded into a zigzag pattern before being formed into radial loops.The DNA is not cut into smaller pieces.

A Human Cell Contains at Least 2 M of DNA,yet