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What are histones? What are their functions?

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Histones are basic proteins associated with DNA in the chromatin of the chromosomes. Histones help in compact packaging of DNA. A histone octomer, called nu-body, forms core on which DNA is wrapped to form repeated bead-like structures called nucleosomes.
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