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Heterochromatin differs from euchromatin in:

A
Chemical nature
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Degree of staining
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Activeness of genes
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(b) and (c)
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Solution

The correct option is D (b) and (c)
Euchromatin is the part of a chromosome that is partially condensed and is stained lightly. It contains active genes and is transcriptionally active.

Heterochromatin is the part of a chromosome that is highly coiled and it stains darkly. It contains inactive genes.

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