NEETBiologyMolecular Basis of InheritanceMCQ+4 / −1
Which one of the following statements about histones is wrong?
- AHistones carry positive charge in the side chain
- BHistones are organized to form a unit of 8 molecules
- CThe pH of histones is slightly acidic
- DHistones are rich in amino acids - Lysine and Arginine
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Correct answer: C
Histones are rich in basic amino acids residue lysine and arginine with charged side chain.
There are five types of histone proteins i.e. H1, H2A, H2B, H3 and H4. Four of them occur in pairs to produce a unit of 8 molecules (histone octamer).
The pH of histones is basic.
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