Winding DNA around __________ serves two major purposes: protection and compression

Fill in the blank with the correct word.


Answer: Histones

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

Predict why vitamins A, D, E, and K supplements should be taken with some food to enable their absorption

What will be an ideal response?

Anatomy & Physiology

Adhesion of blood-borne leukocytes to the endothelial lining is known as ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Anatomy & Physiology

Which of the following lists describes three of the main functions served by proteins?

A. Cushioning of organs, thermal insulation, and establishing cell boundaries B. Energy storage, body defenses, thermal insulation C. Catalysis of chemical reactions, body defenses, and movement D. Waterproofing, energy storage, and transmission of the genetic code 

Anatomy & Physiology

Two classes of macrophages include

A) mesenchymal cells and melanocytes. B) mast cells and basophils. C) fixed macrophages and free macrophages. D) neutrophils and eosinophils. E) microphages and adipocytes.

Anatomy & Physiology