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How many of the following is observed in the interphase nucleus ?
Chromatid, Nucleosome, Centriole,
Nucleouls, Centromere, Kinetochore

A

Three

B

One

C

Four

D

Two

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To determine how many of the listed structures are observed in the interphase nucleus, we will analyze each of the following components: chromatid, nucleosome, centriole, nucleolus, centromere, and kinetochore. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Chromatid**: - During interphase, the DNA is in a relaxed state and is not yet condensed into chromosomes. However, each chromosome has already been replicated, and the two identical copies are called chromatids. Therefore, chromatids are present in the interphase nucleus. 2. **Nucleosome**: - Nucleosomes are the fundamental units of DNA packaging, consisting of DNA wrapped around histone proteins. They are present in the interphase nucleus as the DNA is organized into nucleosomes during this phase. Thus, nucleosomes are also observed in the interphase nucleus. 3. **Centriole**: - Centrioles are involved in cell division and are not typically found in the nucleus. They are located in the cytoplasm and play a role in organizing the mitotic spindle during cell division. Therefore, centrioles are not observed in the interphase nucleus. 4. **Nucleolus**: - The nucleolus is a dense, spherical structure within the nucleus where ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is synthesized and ribosome assembly begins. It is present in the interphase nucleus, making it one of the structures we are considering. 5. **Centromere**: - The centromere is the region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined together. While it is a part of the chromosome structure, it is not distinctly observable as a separate entity in the interphase nucleus. Thus, centromeres are not typically counted as separate structures in this phase. 6. **Kinetochore**: - The kinetochore is a protein structure that forms on the centromere during cell division and is responsible for the movement of chromosomes. Like the centromere, it is not present in the interphase nucleus as a distinct structure. Therefore, kinetochores are not observed in interphase. ### Summary: From the analysis, the structures observed in the interphase nucleus are: - Chromatid - Nucleosome - Nucleolus Thus, the total number of structures observed in the interphase nucleus is **3**. ### Final Answer: The correct option is **3**.
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