Question
Differentiate between euchromatin and heterochromatin.
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Answer
| S.No. | Euchromatin | Heterochromatin |
| 1. | In a nucleus, some regions of chromatin are loosely packed and stain light. These are referred to as euchromatin. | The chromatin that is more densely packed and stains dark are called heterochromatin. |
| 2. | It is transcriptionally active chromatin. | Heterochromatin is inactive. |
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