What portion of a histone is typically modified by acetylation/de-acetylation?
A)acidic amino acid residues in the "head" region of the histone
B)basic amino acid residues in the "head" region of the histone
C)basic amino acid residues in the "tail" region of the histone
D)acidic amino acid residues in the "head" region and basic amino acid residues in the "tail" region
E)None of the answer options are correct.

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Histone acetylation/de-acetylation typically occurs on basic amino acid residues such as lysines located in the "tail" region of the histone.

What Portion of a Histone Is Typically Modified by Acetylation/de-Acetylation