Answer to Question #214497 in Molecular Biology for Moe

Question

2.2) Distinguish between heterochromatin and euchromatin.

Answer 1

Heterochromatin is defined as the area of the chromosome which is darkly stained with a DNA specific stain and is in comparatively condensed form. Euchromatin is defined as the area of the chromosome which is rich in gene concentration and actively participates in the transcription process.