NEET2026Zoology-Molecular Basis of Inheritance
NEET 2026 Zoology DNA Packaging Multiple Correct Question
Type: Multiple Correct-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which of the following statements are correct with reference to packaging of DNA helix?
A
Histones are organized to form a unit of eight molecules called histone octamer.
B
Histones are negatively charged basic proteins.
C
Histones are rich in the basic amino acid residues - lysine and arginine.
D
The positively charged DNA is wrapped around the histone octamer to form nucleosome.
Correct Answer
Option 1
Detailed Explanation
Eight Histones are combined to form a histone octamer. Histones are positively charged basic proteins that are rich in basic amino acids (lysine and arginine). The negatively charged DNA is wrapped around the histone octamer to form nucleosome. The packaging of chromatin at higher levels require NHC (non histone chromosomal) proteins.
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