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chromatin

Syllabification: (chro·ma·tin)
Pronunciation: /ˈkrōmətən/
Definition of chromatin

noun

Biology
  • the material of which the chromosomes of organisms other than bacteria (i.e., eukaryotes) are composed. It consists of protein, RNA, and DNA.

Origin:

late 19th century: coined in German from Greek khrōma, khrōmat- 'color'

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