Histones proteins are rich in

Histidine, arginine and lysine

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The correct option is C Arginine and lysine
Histones
Histones are positively charged proteins rich in basic amino acids such as lysine and arginine. 8 histone proteins form a core around which the negatively charged DNA strand is wound to form a nucleosome structure for packaging of eukaryotic chromatin fibres.

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(D) Arginine and lysine

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