Which of the following is most critical for the association between histones and DNA?
A)Histones are small proteins.
B)Histones are highly conserved (i.e. ,histones are very similar in every eukaryote).
C)Histones are synthesized in the cytoplasm.
D)There are at least five different histone proteins in every eukaryote.
E)Histones are positively charged.

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Histones are positively charged due to the presence of amino acid residues with positive charges such as lysine and arginine. This positive charge allows for electrostatic interactions with the negatively charged DNA backbone, facilitating the formation of the nucleosome structure that is critical for packaging DNA into a compact form.

Which of the Following Is Most Critical for the Association