Question

Distinguish between heterochromatin and euchromatin with reference to staining property and activity.

Hint:

Heterochromatin’s density reduces gene expression; euchromatin’s open structure allows active transcription.

Answer 1

 

Feature	Heterochromatin	Euchromatin
Staining Property	Darkly stained (dense)	Lightly stained (less dense)
Activity	Inactive (tightly packed, low transcription)	Active (loosely packed, high transcription)

Answer: Heterochromatin is darkly stained and inactive; euchromatin is lightly stained and active.