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Nucleoproteins are

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proteins found in the nucleus
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pigment molecules
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proteins linked to a nucleic acid
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novel proteins
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The correct option is C proteins linked to a nucleic acid
Nucleoproteins are complex of nucleic acids and proteins. The nucleic acid may be DNA or RNA. Some common examples of nucleoproteins include chromosomes, ribosomes, etc. Chromosomes consist of DNA wrapped around basic proteins called histone proteins. Ribosomes are also a combination of various proteins and RNA.

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