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 Bosses can also let workers keep the health insurance longer than 18 months. 2  You have to choose COBRA coverage within 60 days of when the plan sends you the election notice or within 60 days of when your insurance ended, whichever is later.3  If you don't, you lose your right to COBRA coverage. Bosses can also let workers keep the health insurance longer than 18 months. 2  You have to choose COBRA coverage within 60 days of when the plan sends you the election notice or within 60 days of when your insurance ended, whichever is later.