histone / histones. Under the microscope in its extended form, chromatin looks like beads on a string. The beads are called nucleosomes. Each nucleosome is made of DNA wrapped around eight histone proteins that function like a spool and are called a histone octamer.nder the microscope in its extended form, chromatin looks like beads on a string. The beads are called nucleosomes. Each nucleosome is made of DNA wrapped around eight histone proteins that function like a spool and are called a histone octamer.
A health plan may provide longer periods of coverage beyond those required by COBRA. Under COBRA, an individual may be entitled to up to 18 months, 29 months, or 36 months of continuation coverage depending upon which qualifying event(s) triggered the COBRA coverage. The following table illustrates the maximum coverage periods for each qualifying event.
1 Cal-COBRA applies to employers and group health plans that cover from 2 to 19 employees. 2  It lets you keep your plan for up to 36 months. 3  Cal-COBRA is also for people who use up their Federal COBRA. 4  When your 18 months of Federal COBRA ends, you can keep your health plan up to 18 more months under Cal-COBRA.