In mammalian cells about two metres of linear DNA have to be packed into a nucleus of roughly 10 �m diameter. Nucleosomes are folded, in a series of higher order structures, to form a chromosome. This folding compacts the DNA and adds a layer of regulatory control. The control ensures correct gene expression.
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