Which region of chromatin is typically rich in repetitive DNA sequences?
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Correct answer: Constitutive heterochromatin
Constitutive heterochromatin contains repetitive DNA sequences and remains condensed throughout the cell cycle. It plays a structural role at centromeres and telomeres.
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