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Structure of Chromosomes

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Genetically inactive and highly condensed region with tightly packed DNA is:

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Chromatin

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Heterochromatin

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Euchromatin

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Chromosomes

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Solution

The correct option is B Heterochromatin
Heterochromatin is highly condensed region in DNA. It is genetically inactive.

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