Which of the following is most critical for the association between histones and DNA?

A) Histones are small proteins.
B) Histones are highly conserved (that is, histones are very similar in every eukaryote).
C) Histones are synthesized in the cytoplasm.
D) There are at least five different histone proteins in every eukaryote.
E) Histones are positively charged.


Answer: E

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