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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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chromatin is transcriptionally active while ....... chromatin is transcriptionally inactive.
Options
A granulose, fibrosa
B eu, hetero
Correct Answer
C hetero, eu
D fibrosa, granulose
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Euchromatin is the less condensed, loosely packed form of chromatin. It is transcriptionally active because genes in this region are accessible to transcription factors and RNA polymerase. Heterochromatin is highly condensed and transcriptionally inactive.

Hint

Which type of chromatin is open for transcription (eu) and which is closed (hetero)?

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1617 of 2556
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