Search Results for: linker
Linker DNA
Definition noun, plural: linker DNAs DNA linking adjacent nucleosome core particles Supplement A linker DNAs is a stretch of... Read More
Nucleosome
Nucleosome Definition Every organism is made of deoxyribonucleic acid, also known as DNA. DNA is made up of numerous... Read More
Proteoglycan
What are proteoglycans? Proteoglycans are primarily a type of polysaccharide. Structurally, proteoglycans are... Read More
Anchoring junction
Definition noun, plural: tight junctions A type of cell junction that is attached to components of the extracellular... Read More
Chromosome
Chromosomes Definition Chromosomes are thread-like structures present in the nucleus of plant and animal cells. Chromosomes... Read More
Spot desmosome
Definition noun, plural: spot desmosomes A type of desmosome characterized by a circular or spot-like rivet between... Read More
Belt desmosome
Definition noun, plural: belt desmosomes A type of desmosome characterized by a belt-like rivet between neighboring... Read More
Hemidesmosome
Definition noun, plural: hemidesmosomes A type of anchoring junction between neighboring cells forming a rivet-like links... Read More
Macula adherens
Definition noun A type of anchoring junction between neighboring cells forming a plaquelike site on the cell... Read More