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Question
The number of histone proteins associated with the DNA in a nucleosome is ______.
Options
6
8
4
1
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Solution
The number of histone proteins associated with the DNA in a nucleosome is 8.
Explanation:
A nucleosome is a DNA structural unit found in eukaryotic cells. It is made up of DNA wrapped around a core of histone proteins. This core is composed of eight histone proteins.
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