A scientist wants to study histones. Histones are:

A. proteins that double-stranded DNA molecules wrap around in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
B. proteins that double-stranded DNA molecules wrap around in eukaryotes.
C. proteins that required for the activity of Cdk enzymes.
D. proteins that regulate checkpoints in the mitotic cell cycle.
E. proteins that serve as the spindle fiber to pull sister chromatids apart during anaphase.


Answer: B

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