What is the major function of histones?
A)needed for double helix formation of the DNA
B)synthesis of ribosomal subunits
C)help organize coiling and folding of the DNA
D)degrade faulty proteins in the nucleus
E)control passage of substances through nuclear envelope

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The major function of histones is to help organize and package the coiling and folding of DNA to fit inside the nucleus of a cell. Histones are protein molecules that act as spools around which DNA winds, forming structures called nucleosomes.

What Is the Major Function of Histones