In a eukaryotic chromosome, DNA is packaged by winding around proteins called

  • A. histones
  • B. collagens
  • C. tubulins
  • D. keratins

Explanation

Histones are small positively charged proteins that bind the negatively charged phosphate backbone of DNA, forming nucleosomes that condense roughly two metres of DNA into a nucleus a few micrometres across. Tubulin builds microtubules, collagen is a structural protein of connective tissue, and keratin is found in hair and nails.

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