Campbell Biology
Campbell Biology
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780135188743
Author: Urry
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 16.3, Problem 2CC
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Analyze: Difference in the structure and function of euchromatin and heterochromatin.

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DNA (Deoxynucleic acid) forms the genome of any organism and it can be described as long double-helical strands which are made up of a sequence of nucleotides. The DNA is extremely long and thus is packed compactly as chromosomes inside the nucleus of a cell. These chromosomes have two structurally and functionally different regions in terms of stains and functionality which are euchromatin and heterochromatin.

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