Consider the Following Statement: Histone Deacetylases Tend to Decrease Transcription

question 85

Multiple Choice

Consider the following statement: Histone deacetylases tend to decrease transcription from particular genes.Is it true or false, and for what reason?

• A) True, because acetylated histones have higher affinity for DNA
• B) True, because acetylated histones have lower affinity for DNA
• C) False, because acetylated histones have higher affinity for DNA
• D) False, because acetylated histones have lower affinity for DNA
• E) False, because acetylation status of histones has no bearing on transcription

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