What is the length of Chromatosomal DNA?

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In summary, there is confusion over the length of DNA associated with nucleosomes, with some sources citing 168bp and others citing 200bp. The canonical length is 147bp, but studies have shown varying numbers protected by the linker histone (H1). A recent structure of the nucleosome core particle with H1 used 197bp of DNA, suggesting that 200bp may be the more commonly accepted length. However, there is still controversy over how H1 engages with the nucleosome, and it is unclear if the recent Mol Cell paper is considered a definitive answer or if other groups have conflicting data.
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I see various sources:
1. Karp- Cell biology
2. some papers
3. Michael M. Cox - https://books.google.co.in/books?id=HmUdBQAAQBAJ&pg=PA338&lpg=PA338&dq=200+bp+or+168+nucleosome&source=bl&ots=TKH1Om-oJc&sig=r3q8RX96zLEtElX5r273jlCDJqY&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjbm5HbyPLTAhVJuY8KHZkwAGkQ6AEIRzAI#v=onepage&q=200%20bp%20or%20168%20nucleosome&f=false
mention different values for the length of DNA associated with the nucleosomes (Octamer and H1); 168bp and 200bp. I'm a lost. Is there any paper that has settled this confusion once and for all?
 
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Canonically, the nucleosome core particle wraps 147 bp. Varying studies come up with different numbers protected by the linker histone (H1), for example, see paragraph 6 of http://www.nature.com/nsmb/journal/v5/n12/full/nsb1298_1025.html. A very recent structure of the ncp + linker histone used 197 bp of DNA, so ~200 bp may be the more generally accepted number now: http://www.cell.com/molecular-cell/fulltext/S1097-2765(17)30268-X I do know that there has been controversy over how H1 engages the ncp, and I'm not sure whether the field sees the Mol Cell paper as a definitive answer or if other groups have data in the works to support other structural models.http://www.cell.com/molecular-cell/fulltext/S1097-2765(17)30268-X
 
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1. What is chromatosomal DNA?

Chromatosomal DNA is a type of DNA that is found in eukaryotic cells and is responsible for organizing and packaging genetic information.

2. How long is chromatosomal DNA?

The length of chromatosomal DNA can vary greatly depending on the species, but on average, it is about 1.8 meters long.

3. What is the purpose of chromatosomal DNA?

The main purpose of chromatosomal DNA is to compact and organize the genetic material within a cell, allowing it to fit into the nucleus and be replicated and transcribed efficiently.

4. How is the length of chromatosomal DNA determined?

The length of chromatosomal DNA is determined by the number and size of nucleosomes, which are the basic units of chromatin. Each nucleosome contains about 147 base pairs of DNA wrapped around a core of histone proteins.

5. Can the length of chromatosomal DNA change?

Yes, the length of chromatosomal DNA can change through processes such as DNA replication, transcription, and recombination. It can also be affected by environmental factors and genetic mutations.

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