Histones are rich in the basic amino acids
ALysine and arginine
BGlycine and alanine
CCysteine and serine
DProline and valine
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Lysine and arginine
Lysine and arginine carry positive side chains, which bind negatively charged DNA.
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