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Histones

Histones General information Basic chromosomal protein molecules around which the DNA is wrapped in the cell nucleus. This packs the DNA tightly (DNA packaging). Nucleosomes are formed, which are strung together like pearls on a necklace.Topoisomerase is an important enzyme that determines the pa...

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