What is the relationship between DNA and chromatin?

A) A chromatin is a unit of DNA whose sequence encodes a protein.
B) Chromatin is the combination of DNA packaged around proteins.
C) A chromatin is a DNA molecule that is separated during mitosis.
D) Chromatin is the collection of proteins encoded by DNA.


Answer: B

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