A fractal globule is a theoretical model of how certain types of DNA or polymer chains can be organized in a highly compact, yet flexible, manner. The concept was introduced to describe the conformation of long polymers in a way that resembles fractals, which are structures that exhibit self-similarity across different scales. Fractal globules are characterized by: 1. **Compactness**: They are densely packed, minimizing the overall volume of the polymer while maintaining its length.
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