Intro to molecular biology Flashcards by Harry James | Brainscape

Q

What is a nucleosome

A

147 base pairs of DNA
Wrapped around histone proteins
1.7 left-handed turns

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What are histones

A

Positively charged
Long N-termini

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What protrudes from the nucleosome

A

The amino-terminal tails of histone proteins

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