In the interphase nucleus, each chromosome occupies a discrete chromosome territory, and is separated from other chromosomes by an interchromosomal domain, where much transcription activity occurs.

Euchromatin (open, frequently transcribed) replicates in early S phase, heterochromatin replicates in late S phase.

Channels between chromosomes are called interchromosomal compartments.

Chromosome structure is continuously rearranged so that transcriptionally active genes are cycled to the edges of chromosome territories.