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chromatinic

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /kroʊˈmætɪnɪk/

KK: /kroʊˈmætɪnɪk/

adjective
Definition

Relating to chromatin, which is a complex of DNA and proteins found in the nucleus of cells that helps package DNA into a more compact form.


Example

The chromatinic structure of the cell plays a crucial role in gene regulation.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the latest research on chromatinic structures in cells?
Sloth B
No, I haven't! What did they find out?
Sloth A
They discovered some fascinating details about how chromatinic changes affect gene expression.
Sloth B
That sounds interesting! I love learning about how our biology works.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
nuclear
genomic
cellular
Antonyms
nonchromatinic
acellular
extrachromosomal
Root Explanation

Chromatinic → It is formed from "chroma" (from Greek "chroma", meaning color) and "-tic" (a suffix used to form adjectives). The word "chromatinic" refers to something related to chromatin, which is associated with the color of the genetic material in cells.

Memory Tip

Think of 'color' ('chroma') when remembering that 'chromatinic' relates to the color of genetic material in cells.

Visually Confused Words
achromatinic
oxychromatinic
choromanic
achromatin
achromatic
metachromatinic
basichromatinic
euchromatin
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