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Molecular Basis of Inheritance question

2021 · Q87
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Molecular Basis of Inheritance question

2021 · Q87

NEETBiologyMolecular Basis of InheritanceMCQ+4 / −1
Which one of the following statements about histones is wrong?
  1. A
    Histones carry positive charge in the side chain
  2. B
    Histones are organized to form a unit of 8 molecules
  3. C
    The pH of histones is slightly acidic
  4. D
    Histones are rich in amino acids - Lysine and Arginine
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Correct answer: C

∙\bullet∙ Histones are rich in basic amino acids residue lysine and arginine with charged side chain.

∙\bullet∙ 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).

∙\bullet∙ The pH of histones is basic.

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