Asked in Premeth Test 4 — Cell Structure and Function

A portion of chromatin that is condensed only during cell division is:

Correct answer: A. Euchromatin

  • A. Euchromatin
  • B. Bio Chromatin
  • C. Heterochromatin
  • D. Nuclear Chromatin

Explanation

Heterochromatin and euchromatin are two types of chromatin. The key difference between heterochromatin and euchromatin is the packaging. Heterochromatin is the highly packed form of chromatin while euchromatin is the loosely packed form of chromatin and condensed only during cell division.

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