heterochromatism

Example:The forensic expert used the heterochromatic eyes of the suspect to identify him from the distance.

Definition:Relating to or exhibiting heterochromatism; characterized by varied colors in different parts of the same organism.

Example:As the plant matures, the leaves undergo heterochromatization, showing different colors during various stages of development.

Definition:The process of developing or exhibiting heterochromatism.

Example:Under the microscope, one can easily distinguish the heterochromatins from the euchromatins.

Definition:Dense, highly coiled forms of chromatin that are usually less transcriptionally active than euchromatin, found in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.