| − | Clusters of [[DNA]] and [[protein|protiens]] in the [[nucleus]] of a [[cell]].<ref>Wile, Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998.</ref> | + | Clusters of [[DNA]] and [[protein|protiens]] in the [[nucleus]] of a eukaryotic [[cell]].<ref>Wile, Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998.</ref> In some species of yeast and protozoa chromatin exists as interlocked rings known as maxicircles. This organization is analogous to the banding patterns seen in animal chromosomes. |