nucleosomal (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌnjuːkliˈəʊsəməl/
Definition
Relating to or consisting of nucleosomes, which are the basic units of chromatin structure in eukaryotic cells, composed of a segment of DNA wrapped around a core of histone proteins.
Examples
The nucleosomal organization of chromatin plays a key role in regulating gene expression.
Nucleosomal positioning is critical for the proper functioning of the genome.
How to Use nucleosomal
- nucleosomal structure (noun phrase)
- the arrangement of nucleosomes in chromatin — "The nucleosomal structure of chromatin is crucial for gene regulation."
- nucleosomal organization (noun phrase)
- the arrangement of nucleosomes in chromatin — "Nucleosomal organization is critical for the proper functioning of the genome."
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