Distinguish between :
Chromatin and chromosome

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Chromatin Chromosome
It is uncondensed part of nucleoprotein complex.
Chromosomes are condensed parts of the nucleoprotein complex.
Chromatin is observed in the interphase nucleus.
Chromosomes are observed during M-phase or nuclear division.
Chromatin is in the form of fine fibrils that run throughout the nucleus.
Chromosomes are in the form of short thick threads or rods.
Replication occurs in the chromatin phase.
It cannot occur in chromosome phase.
The replicas are not discernible.
Replicas are visible as chromatids.
It is active in controlling metabolism and other activities of the cell.
Chromosomes are mainly meant for distribution of genetic information to the daughter cells.

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Chromatin	Chromosome
It is uncondensed part of nucleoprotein complex.	Chromosomes are condensed parts of the nucleoprotein complex.
Chromatin is observed in the interphase nucleus.	Chromosomes are observed during M-phase or nuclear division.
Chromatin is in the form of fine fibrils that run throughout the nucleus.	Chromosomes are in the form of short thick threads or rods.
Replication occurs in the chromatin phase.	It cannot occur in chromosome phase.
The replicas are not discernible.	Replicas are visible as chromatids.
It is active in controlling metabolism and other activities of the cell.	Chromosomes are mainly meant for distribution of genetic information to the daughter cells.