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What is the structure formed when DNA is wrapped around the positively charged histone octamer?
BiologyMolecular Basis of InheritanceNEET
Options:
  • A Chromatin
  • B Chromosome
  • C Nucleosome
  • D Euchromatin
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Nucleosome
The negatively charged DNA is wrapped around the positively charged histone octamer to form a structure called nucleosome.

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