Nuclein
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnjuː.klɪ.ɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nuclein is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A phosphorus-rich protein found in the nucleus of a cell, later specifically nucleohistone or nucleoprotamine; also, any similar compound present in the cell nucleus.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A phosphorus-rich protein found in the nucleus of a cell, later specifically nucleohistone or nucleoprotamine; also, any similar compound present in the cell nucleus.
Example Sentences
While delving microscopically through the pus in surgical bandages, Miescher found a substance he didn't recognize and called it nuclein (because it resided in the nuclei of cells).
Word Forms
- nucleins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nucleolin, nucleohistone, nucleophosphoprotein, nucleophosmin, nucleoriboprotein, nucleoprotein.
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