NEET2021Botany-Cell Biology

NEET 2021 Botany Chromatin Structure MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which one of the following statements about Histones is wrong?

A

Histones are organized to form a unit of 8 molecules.

B

The pH of histones is slightly acidic.

C

Histones are rich in amino acids - Lysine and Arginine.

D

Histones carry positive charge in the side chain.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Histones are actually basic proteins, not acidic. They are rich in lysine and arginine, which are basic amino acids.

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