BIO NMDCAT Chromosomes
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47. A primary reason for the highly negative net charge exhibited by the DNA molecule wrapped around histones is the structural presence of

A. Basic nitrogenous base groups
B. Ionized phosphate functional groups
C. Deoxyribose carbon clusters
D. Disulfide covalent bridges

📝 Explanation

The sugar-phosphate backbone of DNA contains repeated phosphate groups that carry negative charges at physiological pH, allowing complementary electrostatic binding to basic histones.

📖 Additional Information

  • Basic nitrogenous base groups
  • Ionized phosphate functional groups
  • Deoxyribose carbon clusters
  • Disulfide covalent bridges

The sugar-phosphate backbone of DNA contains repeated phosphate groups that carry negative charges at physiological pH, allowing complementary electrostatic binding to basic histones.

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