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The human DNA...

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The human DNA wounds around the ................. proteins.

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Cyclins

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Cyclin-dependent kinases

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C

Histone

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Heat-shock

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G proteins

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Solution

The correct option is B Histone
DNA wrapped around the protein histone forms the core structure of nucleosome. Histone forms an octamer comprising of H2A, H2B, H3 and H4. These molecules give support and strength to the nucleosome structure.

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