euchromatic
mə noun Genetics.
the part of a chromosome that condenses maximally during metaphase and contains most of the genetically active material.
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euchromatin (juːˈkrəʊmətɪn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| Compare heterochromatin the part of a chromosome that constitutes the major genes and does not stain strongly with basic dyes when the cell is not dividing | |
| euchromatic | |
| —adj | |
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| euchromatin (juːˈkrəʊmətɪn) | |
| —n | |
| Compare heterochromatin the part of a chromosome that constitutes the major genes and does not stain strongly with basic dyes when the cell is not dividing | |
| euchromatic | |
| —adj | |
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euchromatin eu·chro·ma·tin (y&oomacr;-krō'mə-tĭn)
n.
Chromasomal material that consists of uncoiled dispersed threads during interphase, is genetically active, and stains lightly with basic dyes.
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