Histone Definition

hĭstōn
histones
noun
Any of a group of strongly basic, simple proteins found in the nucleus of cells and associated with DNA.
Webster's New World
Any of several basic proteins found in association with the DNA in the chromatin of eukaryotes.
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Noun

Singular:
histone
Plural:
histones

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