Packaging of DNA Helix
Packaging of DNA Helix: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Solenoid, Nucleosome, Packaging of DNA Helix, Genophore, Non-Histone Chromosomal Proteins and, DuPraw Model of DNA
Important Questions on Packaging of DNA Helix



Genophore refers to the corresponding chromosome in Eukaryotes.



NHP are associated with DNA replication.

Explain the functions of non-histone proteins.

Define Non-histone chromosomal proteins.


In one nucleosome, which one of the following histone molecule is NOT double?

The packaging of chromatin at a higher level requires an additional set of proteins that collectively are referred to as

Which amino acids are present in histones?





The length of DNA molecule greatly exceeds the dimensions of the nucleus in eukaryotic cells. How is this DNA accommodated?

In prokaryotes, the genetic material is

An octamer of 8 histones complexed with DNA forms
