Question

What are the two basic functions of histones?

Answer 1

Histones:

1. Histones are proteins that provides structural support for a chromosome. The chromosome contains a long molecule of DNA.
2. Histone is alkaline in nature.
3. Histone is found in the nucleus of an eukaryotic cell.

Functions of histones:

1. To package DNA in small packets that can fit inside cells called nucleosomes.
2. To serve as a mechanism to control gene expression.