All of the following are true for DNA-binding proteins EXCEPT:
A) They determine the shape of the cell.
B) They condense prokaryotic DNA.
C) They can act as regulators of gene expression.
D) They can form protective crystalline structures around organized DNA.
E) They help to keep cells viable for a longer duration of time.

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DNA-binding proteins do not determine the shape of the cell. Instead, they bind to DNA and regulate gene expression, condense the DNA in prokaryotes, and form protective structures around organized DNA. They do not have a direct role in cell shape.

All of the Following Are True for DNA-Binding Proteins EXCEPT