Question
What do you mean by heterochromatin and euchromatin? Mention their individual characteristics
Answer
Heterochromatin and euchromatin are two types of chromatin, which is the condensed form of DNA in chromosomes.
Heterochromatin:
- Characteristics: Dense, tightly packed DNA.
- Function: Mostly inactive, silencing genes.
- Location: Usually found near the centre of the nucleus.
Euchromatin:
- Characteristics: Loosely packed DNA.
- Function: Active, allowing gene expression.
- Location: Distributed throughout the nucleus.
