euchromatin

euchromatin definition - medical

eu·chro·ma·tin (yo͞o-krōˈmə-tĭn)

noun
Chromosomal material that consists of uncoiled dispersed threads during interphase, is genetically active, and stains lightly with basic dyes.

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