Here's the breakdown:
* Chromatin: This is the complex of DNA and proteins that makes up chromosomes in eukaryotic cells. In its relaxed form, chromatin allows for the DNA to be accessed for processes like transcription.
* Chromosomes: During cell division (mitosis or meiosis), chromatin condenses into compact structures called chromosomes. This condensation makes it easier to separate the duplicated DNA molecules into the daughter cells.
Therefore, chromosomes are the visible form of chromatin.
