How Does Histone Acetylation Affect Chromatin Structure

question 54

Multiple Choice

How does histone acetylation affect chromatin structure?

• A) neutralizes positive histone charges and results in more tightly packed chromatin
• B) neutralizes negative histone charges and results in more tightly packed chromatin
• C) increases positive histone charges and results in more tightly packed chromatin
• D) neutralizes positive histone charges and results in more loosely packed chromatin
• E) neutralizes negative histone charges and results in more loosely packed chromatin

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