Which amino acids are present in histones?

Question

Which amino acids are present in histones? (A) Lysine and histidine (B) Valine and histidine (C) Arginine and lysine (D) Arginine and histidine

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Chromosome contains DNA, RNA and histone proteins. Histone proteins are basic proteins rich in basic ammo acids, ie, lysine and arginine. Presence of histone protein is characteristic feature of eukaryotes.

Q. Which amino acids are present in histones?

Lysine and histidine

Valine and histidine

Arginine and lysine

Arginine and histidine

Chromosome contains DNA, RNA and histone proteins. Histone proteins are basic proteins rich in basic ammo acids, ie, lysine and arginine. Presence of histone protein is characteristic feature of eukaryotes.