Which of the following is a true statement regarding DNA packaging?
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Correct answer: Eukaryotic DNA is packaged with histone proteins
In eukaryotes, DNA is tightly packaged with histone proteins to form chromatin. Prokaryotic DNA generally lacks histones and is not enclosed by a nuclear membrane.
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