Nucleosomes are Formed When DNA Wraps __________ Times Around the Histone

Question

Nucleosomes are formed when DNA wraps __________ times around the histone octamer in a __________ coil.
A)2.0; right-handed
B)2.5; left-handed
C)1.7; left-handed
D)1.3; right-handed

Accepted Answer

Nucleosomes are formed when DNA wraps approximately 1.7 times around the histone octamer in a left-handed coil.