Within chromosomes, DNA is wrapped around proteins called ____.
A)karyotypes
B)chromatids
C)nucleosomes
D)centromeres
E)histones

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DNA is wrapped around histone proteins to form nucleosomes, which are the basic unit of chromatin. Chromatin is what makes up chromosomes. Karyotypes are pictures of chromosomes arranged in a specific order for analysis, chromatids are identical halves of a duplicated chromosome that are joined by a centromere, and centromeres are specialized regions of a chromosome where the sister chromatids attach.

Within Chromosomes, DNA Is Wrapped Around Proteins Called ____