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Molecular Basis of Inheritance — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYMolecular Basis of Inheritance2 Marks
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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