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Heterochromatin, one of two [[chromatin|chromatin]] types derived from a [[chromosome|chromosome]] acts as to ensure repression of gene [[Transcription|transcription]] or silencing.


Heterochromatin, one of two chromatin types derived from a chromosome acts as to ensure repression of gene transcription or silencing.
A notable example is that of [[X_chromosome|X-chromosome]] inactivation in females.
 
A notable example is that of X-chromosome inactivation in females.

Revision as of 21:25, 26 November 2011

Heterochromatin, one of two chromatin types derived from a chromosome acts as to ensure repression of gene transcription or silencing.

A notable example is that of X-chromosome inactivation in females.