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camila

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on: Jun 23, 2013
Why do histones bind tightly to DNA?
A) Histones are positively charged, and DNA is negatively charged.
B) Histones are negatively charged, and DNA is positively charged.
C) Both histones and DNA are strongly hydrophobic.
D) Histones are covalently linked to the DNA.
E) Histones are highly hydrophobic, and DNA is hydrophilic.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 24, 2013
We did this yesterday, it's A.


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camila

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Reply #2 on: Jun 29, 2013
Thanks! It was right ;)


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