histone
noun/ˈhɪstoʊn/
Frequency rank: #16,970 most common English word
Meaning
A type of protein around which DNA winds to form compact structures called nucleosomes, playing a key role in gene regulation.
Example sentence
Scientists discovered that histone proteins wrap DNA around themselves to help package genetic material inside the cell nucleus.
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