Which of the following best describes the role of histones?
A) Histones play a role in coding for hereditary features.
B) Histones make RNA synthesis possible.
C) Histones are responsible for packaging the DNA so it can fit into a small space.
D) Histones are not thought to play any role in the cell.
E) Histones determine the diploid number of chromosomes.

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Histones are responsible for packaging DNA into a compact structure called chromatin, which can fit into the nucleus of a cell. Histones do not play a direct role in coding for hereditary features, RNA synthesis, determining the diploid number of chromosomes, or have no known role in the cell.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Role of Histones