CHROMATIN


Meaning of CHROMATIN in English

[ 'krəʊmətɪn ]

■ noun Biology the material of which eukaryotic chromosomes are composed, consisting of DNA and protein (and RNA at certain times).

Origin

C19: from Gk khrōma , khrōmat- 'colour'.

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