DNA Organization Flashcards

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What is it?

A

compaction of DNA involves interactions between DNA and proteins

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Histones

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positively charged proteins (DNA negative)

DNA wraps around cluster of 8 histones to greatly reduce volume

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Importance

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Volume -limited space in cell
Protection -damage to DNA
Access of info

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