what is the function of histone in chromatin?

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The primary component of chromatin is Histone. Histone plays a role in "packaging" DNA. They package and order the DNA into structural units called nucleosomes. They also play a role in gene regulation. Histones unwound DNA in chromosomes very quickly.

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