NEET2025Botany-structure of DNA

NEET 2025 Botany Chromatin Structure MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 12

Histones are enriched with -

A

Lysine & Arginine

B

Leucine & Lysine

C

Phenylalanine & Leucine

D

Phenylalanine & Arginine

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Histones are proteins that package and order DNA into nucleosomes. They are rich in basic amino acids like lysine and arginine, which help bind to the negatively charged DNA.

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