Which of the following statements about euchromatin is true?

• A. Euchromatin is the type of chromatin that contains genes involved in cellular processes that are not essential for the survival of the organism.
• B. Euchromatin is the type of chromatin that is always condensed and tightly packed, regardless of the transcriptional activity of the genes it contains.
• C. Euchromatin is the less condensed form of chromatin, which allows for the transcription of genes.
• D. Euchromatin appears as a dense, darkly stained region under a microscope.

Answer: (C)