chromatin

/krəˈmætɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

the complex of DNA and proteins that make up the chromosomes of a cell

“The study of chromatin structure is crucial for understanding gene regulation.”

2. noun

the network of chromatin in a cell nucleus

“The researcher used microscopy to visualize chromatin organization in the cell.”

Synonyms

  • chromosome
  • histone

Antonyms

  • cytoplasm