The looping of DNA around histone proteins
A) produces the characteristic helix shape of the DNA.
B) allow the room for cellular machinery to reach all genes so they may be transcribed.
C) compacts the DNA allowing a large amount of DNA to fit into the cell.
D) prevents the DNA from becoming kinked and breaking.
E) occurs when the DNA is damaged and allow the cell to be destroyed through apoptosis.

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The looping of DNA around histone proteins compacts the DNA, allowing a large amount of DNA to fit into the cell. This is essential for the cell to function efficiently as without this compaction, the DNA would not fit inside the cell.

Answer: B 
 The looping of DNA around histone proteins also allows room for cellular machinery to reach all genes so that they may be transcribed. This is important because accessibility to the genes is essential for normal cellular processes.

The Looping of DNA Around Histone Proteins