What Is a Key Property of DNase That Makes It

question 2

Multiple Choice

What is a key property of DNase that makes it useful for assessing whether chromatin is in a closed (tightly condensed) or open (loosely packed) configuration?

• A)DNase is a protein.
• B)DNase digests only mammalian DNA.
• C)DNase preferentially digests DNA not associated with protein.
• D)DNase cuts at specific DNA sequences.

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