Molecular Basis of Inheritance Question 7

7. The association of histone $Hl$ with a nucleosome indicates:

(a) DNA replication is occurring.

(b) The DNA is condensed into a Chromatin Fibre.

(c) The DNA double helix is exposed.

(d) Transcription is occurring.

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Answer : b

Hints & Solution

(b) The association of $H 1$ protein indicates the complete formation of nucleosome which requires DNA condensation. The DNA is therefore in condensed form.