BIO NMDCAT Cytoplasmic Organelles
nmdcat.online July 4, 2026

7. During transcription, the highly condensed, transcriptionally inactive regions of chromosomal DNA within the nucleus are classified as

A. Euchromatin
B. Heterochromatin
C. Nucleosomes
D. Solenoids

📝 Explanation

Heterochromatin is tightly packed, dark-staining, and transcriptionally silent, whereas euchromatin is loosely packed and active.

📖 Additional Information

  • Euchromatin
  • Heterochromatin
  • Nucleosomes
  • Solenoids

Heterochromatin is tightly packed, dark-staining, and transcriptionally silent, whereas euchromatin is loosely packed and active.

🔗 Share This Question

Categories

View all →