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NEET BIOLOGYMolecular Basis of InheritanceMedium

Question

Read the following statements and choose the set of correct statements: (a) Euchromatin is loosely packed chromatin (b) Heterochromatin is transcriptionally active (c) Histone octamer is wrapped by negatively charged DNA in nucleosome (d) Histones are rich in lysine and arginine (e) A typical nucleosome contains 400 bp of DNA helix

A

(a), (c), (e) only

B

(b), (d), (e) only

C

(a), (c), (d) only

D

(b), (e) only

Step-by-Step Solution

Based on the provided sources and standard biological principles:

  • Statement (a) is correct: Euchromatin is the region of chromatin that is loosely packed and stains lightly.
  • Statement (b) is incorrect: Heterochromatin is densely packed and transcriptionally inactive, whereas euchromatin is transcriptionally active.
  • Statement (c) is correct: Negatively charged DNA is wrapped around the positively charged histone octamer to form a structure called a nucleosome .
  • Statement (d) is correct: Histones are basic proteins that acquire a positive charge due to the abundance of basic amino acid residues, specifically lysine and arginine.
  • Statement (e) is incorrect: A typical nucleosome contains approximately 200 base pairs (bp) of DNA helix, not 400 bp.

Exam Context & Concepts Covered

This question aligns with the NEET BIOLOGY syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from Molecular Basis of Inheritance. Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.

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