Question

Differentiate between Heterochromatin and Euchromatin.

Answer 1

Heterochromatin: 

1. Region of nucleus where the chromatin are loosely packed and stains light are called Heterochromatin. 

2. Transcriptionally inactive.

Euchromatin: 

1. Region of nucleus where the chromatin are tightly packed and stains dark are called Euchromatin. 

2. Transcriptionally active.