Question

How many base pairs are present in linker DNA?

Answer 1

Linker DNA:

1. DNA connecting two adjacent nucleosomes is called linker DNA.
2. 38 to 53 base pairs are present in Linker DNA.
3. This involves the coiling of DNA around nucleosomes.
4. Each has around 50 base pairs of DNA on average and separates each pair of nucleosomes.
5. Nucleosomes are the bead-like core structures beads and linker DNA coils in the chromatin threads.
6. Linker DNA and the 5th histone protein connect the two adjacent nucleosomes.