Question
Write differences between Heterochromatin and Euchromatin.
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Answer
| S.No. | Heterochromatin | Euchromatin |
| 1. | The replication of their DNA may be delayed during interphase. | The DNA found in these gets replicated first. |
| 2. | These are deeply stained. | These are lightly stained. |
| 3. | They are genetically inactive. | These are genetically active. |
| 4. | These are more condensed and coiled. | These are less condensed and coiled. |
| 5. | pH, temperature, hormones, poisons etc. have little effect on it. | It has a special effect on pH, temperature, hormones, poisons etc. |
| 6. | It is of condensed nature. | Whereas it is of diffused nature. |
| 7. | It is granular in nature and has a thickness of 250 A or more. | It is a narrow fibrous material of 30-80 Å thickness. |
| 8. | It presence inhibits crossing over. | This shows normal crossing over. |
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