Which of the following is a reason for the packaging of DNA helix in eukaryotes?
To increase the rate of DNA replication
To protect DNA from damage by environmental factors
To reduce the size of the DNA molecule to fit within the nucleus
To facilitate the transcription of RNA from the DNA template
The packaging of DNA into chromatin helps to reduce the size of the DNA molecule to fit within the nucleus, which is necessary because the eukaryotic genome is typically much larger than that of prokaryotes. The packaging also helps to protect DNA from damage by environmental factors such as radiation and chemicals. However, it does not directly increase the rate of DNA replication or facilitate the transcription of RNA from the DNA template. Hence option 3 is the correct answer.