If a Cell Were Unable to Produce Histone Proteins, Which

question 44

Multiple Choice

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

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

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