Nucleoid
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈnjuːkliˌɔɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nucleoid is a noun meaning (microbiology) The irregularly-shaped region within a prokaryote cell where the genetic material is localized.
Meaning
(microbiology) The irregularly-shaped region within a prokaryote cell where the genetic material is localized.
Word Forms
- nucleoids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nucleus, nucleole, nucleosol, nucleolus, paranucleolus, nucleoplasm.
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