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...
Lesson Summary. While it's gone through many different definitions over the centuries, civilization has come to mean a group of people that share certain characteristics. These characteristics are numerous and include things like centralization in a city and a hierarchical structure and an agreement on what is taboo.