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Histones.
Histones - as a noun
A simple protein containing mainly basic amino acids; present in cell nuclei in association with nucleic acids
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
simple proteinHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"DNA wraps around histones to form structures called nucleosomes."
"Researchers are studying the modifications of histones to understand their functions."
"Certain enzymes can add or remove chemical groups from histones."
"The interaction between histones and DNA is a fundamental process in genetics."
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