DNA Double Helix Structure
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What type of bond forms between A and T in the double helix?

  • Ionic bond
  • Hydrogen bond (correct)
  • Van der Waals bond
  • Covalent bond
  • Which nucleotide combination is held together by three hydrogen bonds in the double helix?

  • T - C
  • G - C (correct)
  • A - G
  • A - T
  • What is the polarity of the left-hand strand in the double helix?

  • 5'5'
  • 3'3'
  • 3'5'
  • 5'3' (correct)
  • Which statement best describes the structural arrangement of the double helix?

    <p>The two strands run in antiparallel directions, with the left-hand strand having 3'5' polarity and the right-hand strand having 5'3' polarity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the hydrogen bonding between nucleotides in the double helix?

    <p>Hydrogen bonding helps to stabilize the double helix structure and ensures specific base pairing between complementary nucleotides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the polarity of the two strands in a DNA double helix?

    <p>The orientation of the sugar-phosphate backbone and the direction of phosphodiester linkages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In bioenergetics, what is the classification of an organism that obtains energy from the sun?

    <p>Phototroph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary energy source for most of Earth’s life forms?

    <p>Sunlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of organisms are classified as autotrophs?

    <p>Plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of an organism that obtains energy from chemical compounds?

    <p>Chemotroph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of organisms are classified as heterotrophs?

    <p>Animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Double Helix Structure

    • A-T bond forms a weak hydrogen bond in the double helix
    • A-T bond is held together by two hydrogen bonds
    • G-C bond is held together by three hydrogen bonds

    Polarity of DNA Strands

    • The left-hand strand in the double helix has 5' polarity
    • The right-hand strand in the double helix has 3' polarity
    • The polarity of the two strands is determined by the 5' and 3' ends

    Hydrogen Bonding in DNA

    • Hydrogen bonding between nucleotides holds the double helix structure together
    • Hydrogen bonding is essential for the stability of the DNA molecule

    Energy and Organisms

    • An organism that obtains energy from the sun is classified as a phototroph
    • Most of Earth's life forms obtain energy from the sun through photosynthesis
    • Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food using light energy
    • Heterotrophs are organisms that obtain energy by consuming other organisms
    • Chemotrophs are organisms that obtain energy from chemical compounds

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    Test your knowledge about the formation of a DNA double helix, including the base pairing, hydrogen bonds, and the directionality of the strands.

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