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Chromatin

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈkɹəʊmətɪn/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Chromatin is a noun meaning (biology) A complex of DNA, RNA and proteins within the cell nucleus out of which chromosomes condense during cell division.

Meaning

(biology) A complex of DNA, RNA and proteins within the cell nucleus out of which chromosomes condense during cell division.

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Related dictionary entries include remodeling, clumped, deoxyribonucleoprotein, nucleoprotein, chromonema, chromatid.

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