Eukaryotic chromosomes tend to be much larger than prokaryotic chromosomes. In order to package these large chromosomes into the nucleus, which family of proteins are used by the cell?(1 point)

Responses

RNA polymerases
RNA polymerases

transcription factors
transcription factors

DNA polymerases
DNA polymerases

histones

histones

The correct answer is histones. Histones are a family of proteins that play a crucial role in packaging eukaryotic DNA into a compact structure known as chromatin. They help in organizing and condensing the long DNA molecules into smaller units called nucleosomes, which can fit inside the nucleus.

The correct answer is histones. Histones are a family of proteins that play a crucial role in packaging DNA into a compact and organized structure called chromatin. Eukaryotic chromosomes are much larger than prokaryotic chromosomes, and histones help in coiling and condensing the DNA so that it can fit inside the nucleus. They act as spools around which the DNA is wrapped, forming repeating units called nucleosomes. These nucleosomes then further coil and fold to form more compact structures, ultimately resulting in the formation of the chromosomes.