Q171 / 200 · NEET 2021 · Zoology

Which one of the following statements about histones is wrong?

A
Histones are organized to form a unit of $8$ molecules.
Correct answer
B
The pH of histones is slightly acidic.
C
Histones are rich in amino acids - Lysine and Arginine.
D
Histones carry positive charge in the side chain.

Solution

Histones are rich in the basic amino acids residues like lysine and arginine having positively charged side chains. Four of them occur in pairs to produce histone octamer or nu-body (two copies of each).

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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