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chromatin
chro·ma·tin [ krṓmətin ]


noun 
Definition:
 
substance forming chromosomes: the substance that forms chromosomes and contains DNA, RNA, and various proteins
[Late 19th century. < Greek khrōmat- "color"]

chro·ma·tin·ic [ krmə tínnik ] adjective
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