Question

difference between heterochromatin and euchromatin?

Answer 1

The major difference between heterochromatin and euchromatin is that heterochromatin is such part of the chromosomes, which is a firmly packed form and are genetically inactive, while euchromatin is an uncoiled (loosely) packed form of chromatin and are genetically active.

Answer 2

Answer:

-Euchromatin

*Heterochromatin

-It is a loosely packed form of DNA in the chromosome

*It is a tightly packed form of DNA in the chromosomes.

-Lightly stained

*Stained dark

-Low DNA density

*High DNA density

-Present in the inner body of the nucleus.

*Present in the periphery of the nucleus.

-Genetically active

*Genetically inactive.