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histone

his

ˈhɪs

his

tone

təʊn

tewn

Definition & Meaning of "histone"in English

Histone

01

a type of protein that plays a structural role in the packaging of DNA into nucleosomes, fundamental units of chromatin

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Inanimate

Composition

Simple

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

histones

Examples

Histones act as spools around which DNA winds, forming compact structures called nucleosomes.

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