Here's why:
* Chromatin is the complex of DNA and proteins that make up chromosomes. It's the "unwound" form of DNA that exists when the cell is not dividing.
* Chromosomes are the condensed, organized structures of DNA that become visible during cell division.
So, while "DNA" is technically correct, "chromatin" is a more specific and accurate term for the DNA within the nucleus when the cell is not actively dividing.