Q. Which amino acids are present in histones?
A) Lysine and histidine
B) Valine and histidine
C) Arginine and lysine
D) Arginine and histidine
Explanation
Histones are basic proteins found in the eukaryotic chromosomes. These are rich in basic amino acids lysine and arginine. There are basically five types of histones, i.e., H1,H2A,H2B,H3 and H4 which have been studied in almost all eukaryotic cells.
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