Which of the following structural characteristics is most critical for the association between histones and DNA?
A) Histones are small proteins.
B) Histones are highly conserved (that is, histones are very similar in every eukaryote).
C) There are at least five different histone proteins in every eukaryote.
D) Histones are positively charged.

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Histones are positively charged due to the presence of basic amino acids like lysine and arginine. This positive charge allows them to bind tightly to the negatively charged phosphate backbone of DNA, facilitating the formation of nucleosomes and the packaging of DNA into chromatin.

Which of the Following Structural Characteristics Is Most Critical for the Association