Mitotic chromosomes may assemble from pre-existing chromatin 'building blocks' during cell division

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What happened

Inside each human cell, about 2 meters (6.6 feet) of genomic DNA must be accurately copied and equally transmitted to two daughter cells during cell division.

To achieve this, the copied DNA is condensed into thick, short structures called mitotic chromosomes.

Key facts

  • Inside each human cell, about 2 meters (6.6 feet) of genomic DNA must be accurately copied and equally transmitted to two daughter cells during cell division.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:40:05 UTC.

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