Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Interphase chromosomes are loosely compacted and do not associate with histones until the cell is preparing to divide.
B. Interphase chromosomes are loosely compacted, overlapping, and intertwined  with each other within the nucleus.
C. Interphase chromosomes are also known as euchromatin.  Condensed, metaphase chromosomes are also known as heterochromatin.
D. Radial loop domains are formed due to interactions between 30 nm fibers and intermediate filaments.
E. None of the answers are true.


Answer: D

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