Euchromatin vs. Heterochromatin Flashcards
1
Q
Heterochromatin
A
more condensed; histone hypoacetylation/ histone h3 lysine-9 methylated
2
Q
Eurochromatin
A
less condensed; histone hyperacetylation/ histone h3 lysine 4 is methylated
3
Q
How does acetylation effect transcription?
A
acetylation negates positive charges opening up DNA