The addition of acetyl groups makes histones _______ positively charged, and thus _______ their affinity for DNA.
A) more; increases
B) more; decreases
C) less; increases
D) less; has no effect on
E) less; decreases

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The addition of acetyl groups to histones reduces their positive charge, thereby decreasing their affinity for the negatively charged DNA.

The Addition of Acetyl Groups Makes Histones _______ Positively Charged