An un-dividing chromosome remain in the form of loose chromatin material as seen in the inter-phase nucleus. At the tome of nuclear division this chromatin material is organized in the form of thread like structures called chromosomes.
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The structure is called a chromosome. Chromosomes are visible during cell division as they condense to form distinct, visible structures that contain tightly coiled DNA.
During interphase chromosomes take the form of chromatin, an unravelled mess of DNA
During interphase chromosomes take the form of chromatin, an unravelled mess of DNA
Chromosome
Individual threads that form chromosomes are chromatin.