Punjab Medical Punjab - MET Solved Paper-2008

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    Which amino acids are present in histones?

    A)  Lysine and histidine

    B)  Valine and histidine

    C)  Arginine and lysine

    D)  Arginine and histidine

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Histones are basic proteins found in the eukaryotic chromosomes. These are rich in the amino acids lysine and arginine. There are basically five types of histones ie\[{{H}_{1}},\,\,{{H}_{2}}A,\,\,{{H}_{2}}B,\,\,{{H}_{3}}\]and\[{{H}_{4}}\], which have been studied in almost all eukaryotic cells.


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