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Description: Unlike linker DNA and deproteinized DNA, DNA segments wrapped around histone cores are relatively resistant to the hydrolytic actions of nucleases. Explain.

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Unlike linker DNA and deproteinized DNA, DNA segments wrapped around histone cores are relatively resistant to the hydrolytic actions of nucleases. Explain.

Biochemistry

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305577206

Author:Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham

Publisher:Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham

Chapter29: Transcription And The Regulation Of Gene Expression

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9P

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