Chromatin states
Compact chromatin: definition
Alias related to Heterochromatin: Heterochromatin is generally more compact, less accessible chromatin associated with reduced transcription.
compact chromatin is another way students may refer to concepts covered under Heterochromatin.
Heterochromatin is generally more compact, less accessible chromatin associated with reduced transcription.
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Also known as: Heterochromatin
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