Which of the Following Would Contribute to a More Stable

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would contribute to a more stable interaction between histones and DNA?

• A) phosphorylation of histones
• B) deacetylation of histones
• C) raising the NaCl concentration
• D) raising the temperature
• E) methylation of the DNA

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