What is another word for constitutive heterochromatin?
Pronunciation: [kˈɒnstɪtjˌuːtɪv hˈɛtɹə͡ʊkɹˌə͡ʊmɐtˌɪn] (IPA) 
The term 'constitutive heterochromatin' refers to a type of chromatin that maintains a condensed and inactive state throughout the cell cycle. This specialized form of chromatin is characterized by the presence of repetitive sequences and genes that are not actively transcribed. Some synonyms for constitutive heterochromatin are 'dark bands' or 'dense chromatin'. Other terms that are often used to describe this type of chromatin include 'basal chromatin', 'pericentromeric chromatin', and 'satellite DNA'. Constitutive heterochromatin is essential for maintaining the structural integrity of chromosomes and is involved in the regulation of gene expression, DNA replication, and cell division.
