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Histones are rich in _______.
Histones are rich in _______.
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Histones are basic due to lysine and arginine; recall their role in DNA packaging.
Updated On: Nov 10, 2025
- Lysine and Arginine
- Leucine and Methionine
- Serine and Leucine
- Phenylalanine and Lysine
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Histones are basic proteins that package DNA into nucleosomes in eukaryotic cells. They are rich in positively charged amino acids, specifically lysine and arginine, which facilitate binding to negatively charged DNA.
Answer: Lysine and Arginine.
Answer: Lysine and Arginine.
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