Which enzyme is responsible for histone acetylation?
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Correct answer: Histone acetyltransferase
Histone acetyltransferases (HATs) transfer acetyl groups from acetyl-CoA to lysine residues on histone tails. This modification is associated with open chromatin and active transcription.
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