chromatin [GO_0000785]
The ordered and organized complex of DNA, protein, and sometimes RNA, that forms the chromosome.
chromatin
ID: GO_0000785
Class
The ordered and organized complex of DNA, protein, and sometimes RNA, that forms the chromosome.
Chromosomes include parts that are not part of the chromatin. Examples include the kinetochore.
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Relationships
- is part of: chromosome
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| cytoplasmic chromatin | narrow synonym | |
| nuclear chromatin | narrow synonym | |
| chromosome scaffold | related synonym |
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