Which one of the following statements regarding histone proteins is correct ........

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Which one of the following statements regarding histone proteins is correct?

Histones are proteins that are present in mitochondrial membrane

Histones are proteins that are present in nucleus in association with DNA

Histones are proteins associated with lipids in the cytosol

Histones are proteins associated with carbohydrates in the cytosol

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Explanation:

Histones are highly alkaline proteins found in eukaryotic cell nucleus that package and order the DNA into structural units called nucleosomes. They are the chief protein components of chromatin, acting as spools around which DNA winds, and play role in gene regulation.