DNA is wrapped around histones, which contain many copies of the positive amino acids lysine and arginine. These positive amino acids neutralize the negative charge of the _____ of the DNA wrapped around the histone.

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The negative charge in DNA comes from the phosphate groups, so the positive amino acids in histones neutralize this charge. The other choices are not involved in the charge interaction between histones and DNA.

DNA Is Wrapped Around Histones, Which Contain Many Copies of the Positive