Chromatin is broadly classified into two types: euchromatin and heterochromatin. Euchromatin is less condensed and is associated with active transcription. It is found in regions of the genome that contain genes being actively transcribed. Heterochromatin, on the other hand, is densely packed and transcriptionally inactive. It is often located at the periphery of the nucleus and includes regions such as centromeres and telomeres.
