Which Statement Is FALSE Regarding the Formation of Nucleosomes

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which statement is FALSE regarding the formation of nucleosomes?

• A) Histone core proteins occur as pairs in the nucleosome.
• B) The coiling of DNA around the nucleosome is plectonemic.
• C) The coiling of DNA around the nucleosome is left-handed.
• D) Electrostatic interactions between histones and DNA are critical in nucleosome formation.
• E) The sequence affects the ability of DNA to adopt the curvature in a nucleosome.

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Definitions:

Fibrinogen

A soluble plasma protein that is converted to the insoluble protein fibrin during blood clotting.

Fibrin

A fibrous protein involved in the clotting of blood, formed from fibrinogen in response to injury.

Basophils

A type of white blood cell involved in allergic reactions and inflammation, characterized by the presence of granules that can release histamine and other substances.

Histamine

An organic nitrogenous compound involved in local immune responses, regulating physiological function in the gut, and acting as a neurotransmitter.