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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
[
krmə tínnik
]
adjective
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