STANDARDZoology-Molecular Basis of Inheritance
STANDARD Zoology Chromatin Structure MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
The charge on DNA and histones in a nucleosome is ________
A
Both positive
B
Both negative
C
Negative and positive respectively
D
positive and negative respectively
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
DNA is negatively charged due to its phosphate backbone, while histones are positively charged due to the presence of basic amino acids. This allows them to interact and form nucleosomes.
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