Biochemistry Metabolism of nucleic acids 87204583

What is the role of H2 histone?

Stabilize the 30-nm chromatin fiber

Central role in the formation of the nucleosome

Stabilizes the primary paicle

Firmly binds two additional half-turns of DNA

High-Yield Explanation

Types Function H1 histones Stabilize the 30-nm chromatin fiber H2 histones H2A-H2B dimers stabilize the primary paicle and firmly bind two additional half-turns of DNA H3 histones H4 histones (H3-H4)2 tetramer has a central role in the formation of the nucleosome Reference: Harpers illustrated biochemistry 30th edition

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