In the nucleus, DNA forms a complex with proteins. This complex is called chromatin and is formed when the DNA wraps around nuclear proteins and then wraps around itself multiple times to condense the DNA into a smaller volume.
1. the history of Western civilization. the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt. Synonyms and related words. Culture, society and civilization: advanced, civilisation, civilise...
Another word for original. Preceding all others in time: earliest, first, initial, maiden, pioneer, primary, prime, primordial. Arising from or going to the root or source: basal, basic, foundational, fundamental, primary, radical, underlying. Not derived from something else: primary, prime, primitive.