Molecular Biology of the Cell 6th Edition

Published by Garland Science
ISBN 10: 0815344325
ISBN 13: 978-0-81534-432-2

Chapter 4 - End-of-Chapter - Problems - Page 234: 4-2

Answer

Yes .statement is true .Thus, the amino acids lysine and arginine constitute the core histones, which are basic and contain positively charged side chains. These structures will neutralize the negatively charged DNA structure.DNA contain negative charge due to phosphate group

Work Step by Step

Histone proteins are of four types; H1, H2A, H2B, H3, and H4. The core histone consists of H2A, H2B, H3, and H4. The two molecules of each histone proteins are wound around to form an octamer.
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