DNA in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells is collected into a chromatin.
A chromatin is a complex of nucleic acids (DNA or RNA) and proteins called histones which condense to form a chromosome during cell division.
In eukaryotic cells, it is found within the cell nucleus while in prokaryotes, it is found inside the nucleoid .
Its functions are;
1. to package DNA into a smaller volume to fit in the cell.
2. strengthen the DNA to allow mitosis and meiosis.
3. acts as a mechanism to control expression
The chromatin is easily recognized through staining. Its name literally means "colored material."