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Which among the following is said to be transcriptionally active chromatin ? |
Heterochromatin . Euchromatin . Both euchromatin and heterochromatin . None of these . |
Euchromatin . |
The correct answer is Option (2) -Euchromatin . Euchromatin is considered transcriptionally active chromatin. Euchromatin and heterochromatin are two types of chromatin found in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells, and they have distinct structural and functional characteristics. Euchromatin:
Heterochromatin:
During transcription, the information encoded in DNA is used to synthesize RNA. This process occurs in the euchromatic regions of the genome where the chromatin is less condensed, allowing the necessary molecular machinery to access and transcribe genes.
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