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Given the fact that histone birds DNA, i...

Given the fact that histone birds DNA, it should be rich in

A

arginine, lysine

B

cysteine, methionine

C

glutamate, aspartate

D

isloeucine, leucine

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The correct Answer is:
A
Histone is basic protein and it is rich in lysine and arginine
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