Which of the following describes the histones associated with the nucleosomes of inactive genes?
A)poor in acetyl groups (i.e. ,hypoacetylated)
B)rich in acetyl groups (i.e. ,hyperacetylated)
C)rich in phosphate groups (i.e. ,hyperphosphorylated)
D)poor in phosphate groups (i.e. ,hypophosphorylated)
E)None of the answer options are correct.

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Inactive genes have condensed chromatin that is hypoacetylated, meaning that there are fewer acetyl groups added to the histones. This results in a more tightly packed chromatin structure and reduces the access of transcription factors and RNA polymerase to the DNA sequence, thereby inhibiting transcription.

Which of the Following Describes the Histones Associated with the Nucleosomes