DNA is _______ charged; thus, _______ amino acids in histones make histones more likely to bind DNA.
A) positively; positively charged
B) positively; neutral
C) positively; negatively charged
D) negatively; positively charged
E) negatively; negatively charged

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DNA is negatively charged due to its phosphate backbone, and positively charged amino acids in histones attract and bind to the negatively charged DNA.

DNA Is _______ Charged; Thus, _______ Amino Acids in Histones

DNA Is _ Charged; Thus, _ Amino Acids in Histones