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Molecular biology

karyosome

Biology; Biochemistry

The central portion of a cell's nucleus that typically contains a glob of heterochromatin.

gene modification

Biology; Biochemistry

The chemical repair of a gene's defective DNA sequence.

genophore

Biology; Biochemistry

The chromosome (genetic material) of prokaryotes and viruses.

karyomegaly

Biology; Biochemistry

The condition of a cell's nucleus being abnormally enlarged (i.e., for reasons other than it being polyploid).

repression

Biology; Biochemistry

The condition of an inactive gene. Lack of activity (transcription) due to presence of repressor.

acid-ionization constant

Biology; Biochemistry

The degree to which an acid ionizes; Ka = ((H3O+) (Ac¯)) / (HAc)

karyolysis

Biology; Biochemistry

The destruction of a cell's nucleus.

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