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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Definition of Nucleosome**: - A nucleosome is the basic structural unit of DNA packaging in eukaryotic cells. It plays a crucial role in the organization and compaction of DNA. 2. **Structure of Nucleosome**: - The nucleosome consists of a segment of DNA that is wrapped around a core of histone proteins. Specifically, it is composed of 8 histone proteins, which form a structure known as an octamer. ...
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