Histones are group of proteins which are rich in basic amino acids and they perform the function of

DNA coiling

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Solution

The correct option is A DNA coiling
Nucleosomes can be defined as structures with a basic unit of DNA packaging which consists of a segment of DNA wrapped in sequence around eight histone protein core.
Histones are small proteins which have a high amount of basic amino acids (arginine and lysine).
It mainly helps in the condensation of DNA into chromatin (DNA coiling).
So, the correct answer is 'DNA coiling'.

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