Q. Which one of the following statement about histones is wrong?
A) The pH of histones is slightly acidic.
B) Histones are rich in amino acids - Lysine and Arginine.
C) Histones carry positive charge in the side chain.
D) Histones are organized to form a unit of 8 molecules.
Explanation
[Solution] Histones are rich in basic amino acids (lysine, arginine), so they are basic, not acidic. Answer (1).
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