Which of the Following Is Not True of Histone Modifications

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of histone modifications?

• A) Modifications are on the N-terminal histone tail
• B) Modifications often occur on lysine residues
• C) Methylation is usually associated with chromatin that is closed to transcription
• D) Serine residues can be phosphorylated

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