Definition:
Mass of genetic material composed of DNA and proteins that condense to form chromosomes in eukaryotic cell division. Chromatin is located in the cell's nucleus.
Related Terms
• Chromatid
• Chromosome
• Nucleus
Related Resources:
Nucleus
The nucleus is the "nerve center" of a eukaryotic cell. Find out more about this organelle.
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