Here's a breakdown:
* DNA: Deoxyribonucleic acid, the genetic material that contains instructions for building and maintaining an organism.
* Chromatin: A complex of DNA and proteins that makes up chromosomes. It's essentially DNA packaged and organized with proteins to fit inside the nucleus.
* Chromosomes: Tightly coiled and condensed structures of chromatin that are visible during cell division.
So, while DNA is the underlying material, it's organized into chromatin within the nucleus.