DNA COMPACTION
Counterclockwise from the left. The blue insert presents a cell, the basic unit of the human organism. The cell’s nucleus is magnified (violet). The nucleus contains chromatin which divides into individual filaments, the chromosomes (yellow). Chromosomes are composed of DNA molecules. A close-up view of a DNA molecule shows its helical ladder structure. Each filament of DNA contains genes comprising the genetic makeup of each human being
Credit
BSIP
Dimensions
3300 x 2200 pixels
Print Size @ 300 dpi
11 x 7 inches / 28 x 19 cm
