Condensation of chromatin means no expression of genes?

Condensation of chromatin does not necessarily mean that genes are not being expressed. While condensed chromatin is typically associated with gene silencing, there are mechanisms in place that allow for gene expression even in condensed chromatin regions. For example, certain transcription factors and chromatin remodeling complexes can help to open up condensed chromatin and allow for gene expression to occur. Additionally, some genes are able to be expressed even in the presence of condensed chromatin through the use of specialized regulatory elements. Overall, while condensed chromatin can inhibit gene expression, it does not completely prevent it.

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