chromatin
- n the readily stainable substance of a cell nucleus consisting of DNA and RNA and various proteins; during mitotic division it condenses into chromosomes
- Harvey reasoned that since female-producing sperm seems to contain slightly more chromatin (chromosome material), it must be slightly heavier.
- He found the nuclei of the brain cells broken into bits, with chromatin scattered throughout the cell body.
- The cells were then examined for the presence of sex chromatin, a substance found only in female cells.