What are histones? What are their functions?


In eukaryotes, chromatin contains DNA and some basic proteins called histones, non-histone proteins and also RNA.


Histones are highly alkaline proteins that are found in nuclei of eukaryotes. They package and order DNA into structural units. Since DNA wraps around histones, they also play role in gene regulation (increase or decrease the production of specific gene products).


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