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Olins and Olins (1974) discovered which part of chromatin?

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Chromomere
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Karyosome
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Chromocenter
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Nucleosomes
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Solution

The correct option is D Nucleosomes

Olins and Olins discovered nucleosomes. A nucleosome is a basic unit of DNA packaging in eukaryotes, consisting of a segment of DNA wound in sequence around eight histone protein cores. This structure is often compared to thread wrapped around a spool. Nucleosomes form the fundamental repeating units of eukaryotic chromatin, which is used to pack the large eukaryotic genomes into the nucleus while still ensuring appropriate access to it.


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