nucleoprotein

/ˌnuklioʊˈproʊtiːn/
noun
  1. A complex molecule made of a nucleic acid (like DNA or RNA) bound to a protein.
    • Nucleoproteins play a key role in packaging DNA inside cells.
    • Viruses often consist of a nucleoprotein core surrounded by a protein coat.
    • Chromosomes are made of nucleoproteins.
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