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. 1  an advanced state of human society, in which a high level of culture, science, industry, and government has been reached. 2  those people or nations that have reached such a state. 3  any type of culture, society, etc., of a specific place, time, or group: Greek civilization.