If a Cell Were Unable to Produce Histone Proteins, Which

question 8

Multiple Choice

If a cell were unable to produce histone proteins, which of the following would be a likely effect?

• A) The cell would immediately divide.
• B) Spindle fibres would not form during prophase.
• C) The cell's DNA couldn't be packed into its nucleus.
• D) Amplification of other genes would compensate for the lack of histones.
• E) There would be an increase in the amount of "satellite" DNA produced during centrifugation.

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