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Chro·ma·tin

/ˈkrōmədən/

noun
- 1. the material of which the chromosomes of organisms other than bacteria (i.e., eukaryotes) are composed. It consists of protein, RNA, and DNA.
Word Origin late 19th century: coined in German from Greek khrōma, khrōmat- ‘color’.
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Chromatin is a complex of DNA and protein found in eukaryotic cells. The primary function is to package long DNA molecules into more compact, denser structures. This prevents the strands from becoming tangled and also plays important roles in reinforcing the DNA during cell division, preventing DNA damage, and regulating gene expression and DNA replication. During mitosis and meiosis, chromatin fa... Wikipedia
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