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...
civilization noun [C/U]. âº a âhighly âdeveloped âculture, âincluding âits âsocial âorganization, âgovernment, âlaws, and âarts, or the âculture of a âsocial âgroup or âcountry at a âparticular âtime: [U] Widespread use of the âInternet may âchange âmodern civilization.