prenucleosome

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noun

A composite of histone and DNA that is converted into a nucleosome by a motor protein

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Meanings

nounprenucleosome (plural prenucleosomes)

plural prenucleosomes

  1. biologyA composite of histone and DNA that is converted into a nucleosome by a motor protein

Origin

From pre- + nucleosome.

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APA

prenucleosome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prenucleosome

MLA

“prenucleosome.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prenucleosome. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “prenucleosome,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prenucleosome.

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