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Study Chromatin lecture notes PDF with microbiology definitions and explanation to study What is Chromatin?. Study chromatin explanation with microbiology terms to review microbiology course for online degree programs.

Chromatin Definitions:

  1. Chromatin is a complex of DNA and proteins, including histones.

    Prescott's Microbiology 9th Edition by Joanne Willey, Linda Sherwood, Christopher J. Woolverton



  2. Genetic material of the nucleus. Chromatin is made up of nucleic acid and stains readily with certain dyes.

    Foundations in Microbiology by Kathleen Park Talaro, Arthur Talaro



Chromatin Notes:

Chromatin, found in eukaryotic cells, is a complex of protein and DNA. Its basic function is the packaging of long DNA molecules into a denser, more compact shape to prevent the strands from entangling. It plays a very important role in reinforcement of DNA during cell division, regulation of the gene expression and DNA replication as well as preventing DNA damage.

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