If a cell were unable to produce histone proteins, which of the following would be a likely effect? 45) A) There would be an increase in the amount of "satellite" DNA produced during centrifugation. B) Amplification of other genes would compensate for the lack of histones. C) The cell's DNA couldn't be packed into its nucleus. D) Pseudogenes would be transcribed to compensate for the decreased protein in the cell. E) Spindle fibers would not form during prophase.

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If a cell were unable to produce histone proteins, which of the following would be a likely effect? 45) A) There would be an increase in the amount of "satellite" DNA produced during centrifugation. B) Amplification of other genes would compensate for the lack of histones. C) The cell's DNA couldn't be packed into its nucleus. D) Pseudogenes would be transcribed to compensate for the decreased protein in the cell. E) Spindle fibers would not form during prophase.

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Dean Oneal · Answer 1

C) The cell's DNA couldn't be packed into its nucleus

Explanation: Histones are protein that arrange DNA into a structural unit that is called nucleosomes. They are located in the nucleus of eukaryotes, DNA wraps itself around histones for it to be packed.

If a cell could not produce histone the DNA wouldn't be packed because its main function is to keep the DNA closely packed in the nucleus.

Histones are also involved in gene regulation.