Question

When the negatively charged DNA combines with the positively charged histone octamer, which of the following is formed?

• A. Nucleus
• B. Nucleoid
• C. Nucleosome
• D. Nucleosome

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Nucleosome

Nucleosomes are the bead-like structures which are present on the strands of chromatin. These nucleosomes are formed when the DNA combines with the histone octamer. Less than 2 DNA turns can be seen which are wound around the octameric protein (Histones).