Basiparachromatin

/ˌbeɪsɪpærəˈkɹoʊmətɪn/ noun

Definition

In cell biology, chromatin material or genetic material located at or near the base of a chromosome or cell nucleus.

Etymology

From Greek 'basis' (base) + 'para' (alongside) + 'chroma' (color) + '-in' (substance). A specialized biological term for chromatin positioned at the base of chromosomal structures.

Kelly Says

Basiparachromatin is stuff inside your cell nucleus that scientists can actually see under an electron microscope—it looks like tiny tangled threads and holds your genetic instructions!

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