In eukaryotic cells, the amount of basic proteins is often found to be

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In eukaryotic cells, the amount of basic proteins is often found to be (A) more than the amount of DNA (B) less than the amount of DNA (C) equal to the amount of DNA (D) none of the above.

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: In eukaryotic cells, the amount of basic proteins or histones is more than the amount of DNA. Generally DNA is present in the nucleus. On the dry weight basis, the protein: DNA ratio in nucleus is 7:1. Proteins occupy a central position in the architecture and functioning of living matter.

Q. In eukaryotic cells, the amount of basic proteins is often found to be

more than the amount of DNA

less than the amount of DNA

equal to the amount of DNA

none of the above.

: In eukaryotic cells, the amount of basic proteins or histones is more than the amount of DNA. Generally DNA is present in the nucleus. On the dry weight basis, the protein: DNA ratio in nucleus is 7:1. Proteins occupy a central position in the architecture and functioning of living matter.