The form of DNA that contains genes that are actively being transcribed is called _______

(a) histones
(b) telomeres
(c) heterochromatin
(d) euchromatin


Ans: (d) euchromatin

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Rosalind Franklin used which technique to

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comparison. BONUS: Identify two organisms that represent each of the two types of survivorship strategies discussed here. What will be an ideal response?

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