A Histone Code Is The

question 134

Multiple Choice

A histone code is the:

• A)nucleotide sequence of an individual histone protein's gene.
• B)pattern of chemical modification of the DNA wrapped around an individual histone.
• C)pattern of chemical modification of the histone tails.
• D)number of amino acids in an individual histone that are methylated.
• E)None of the other answer options is correct.

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Definitions:

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