nucleosome [GO_0000786]
A complex comprised of DNA wound around a multisubunit core and associated proteins, which forms the primary packing unit of DNA into higher order structures.
nucleosome
ID: GO_0000786
Class
A complex comprised of DNA wound around a multisubunit core and associated proteins, which forms the primary packing unit of DNA into higher order structures.
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Relationships
- is part of: chromatin
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| cytoplasmic nucleosome | narrow synonym | |
| nuclear nucleosome | narrow synonym |
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