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How does DNA fit inside the nucleus of a cell?
1. DNA is a short molecule
2. DNA is tightly coiled into chromosomes
3. only part of the DNA fits in the nucleus
4. each nucleus contains only one gene

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DNA is tightly coiled into chromosomes

Step-by-step explanation:

Other answer is correct

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Step-by-step explanation:

DNA is tightly packed up to fit in the nucleus of every cell. As shown in the animation, a DNA molecule wraps around histone proteins to form tight loops called nucleosomes. These nucleosomes coil and stack together to form fibers called chromatin

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