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Nucleosomes are DNA wrapped around a protein core of 8 histone molecules and are involved in DNA packing. What helps histones bind to DNA?

A. High proportions of negatively charged amino acids such as lysine and arginine.
B. High proportions of positively charged amino acids such as lysine and arginine
C. Low proportions of negatively charged amino acids such as lysine and arginine
D. Low proportions of positively charged amino acids such as lysine and arginine

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Answer: The answer is B. High proportions of positively charged amino acids such as lysine and arginine

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