Which of the Following Is Most Critical for the Association

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most critical for the association between histones and DNA?

• A)Histones are small proteins.
• B)Histones are highly conserved.
• C)There are at least five different types of histone proteins in every eukaryote.
• D)Histones are positively charged.
• E)Histones have hydrophobic patches on their surface.

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Definitions:

Phenotypes

The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.

Type O Blood

A blood type characterized by the absence of A and B antigens on the surface of red blood cells, making it universally compatible as a donor.

Type AB Blood

A blood type in the ABO blood group system that has both A and B antigens on the surface of the red blood cells and no antibodies in the plasma against either antigen.

Dosage Compensation

A mechanism to balance the expression of X-chromosomal genes in organisms with sex chromosomes, ensuring that one sex does not have double the gene products of the other.