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DNA packaging

Definition:
The folding of an organism's DNA molecule into a compact, orderly structure that fits within the limited space of a cell or virus particle.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
  • genome packaging
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/262472
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