A researcher found a method she could use to manipulate and quantify acetylation in embryonic cells in culture.In one set of experiments using this procedure in Drosophila,she was readily successful in increasing acetylation of amino acids in histone tails.Which of the following results would she most likely see?
A)increased chromatin condensation
B)decreased chromatin condensation
C)activation of histone tails for enzymatic function
D)decreased binding of transcription factors

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Increasing acetylation of amino acids in histone tails usually leads to decreased chromatin condensation, which allows for greater accessibility of DNA for transcription.

A Researcher Found a Method She Could Use to Manipulate