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Positively charged proteins which help in packaging of DNA into nucleosomes are called.

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chromosomes

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nucleosomes

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histones

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chromatin

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The correct option is C histones
Histones are positively charged proteins present in the nucleus of the cell. It helps in packaging DNA into nucelosomes which help in further condensation of chromosomes.

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