alleryAbout how many base pairs of DNA helix does a typical nucleosome contain?
A200 bp
B50 bp
C100 bp
D400 bp
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 200 bp
A typical nucleosome wraps about 200 bp of DNA around its histone octamer.
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