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How does the transition from euchromatin to heterochromatin impact gene expression?

Option: 1

It activates gene expression.


Option: 2

It suppresses gene expression.


Option: 3

It has no effect on gene expression.


Option: 4

It depends on the type of chromosomal proteins present.


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Euchromatin is considered transcriptionally active chromatin, while heterochromatin is inactive. Therefore, the transition from euchromatin to heterochromatin typically leads to the suppression of gene expression.Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

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