Introduction to Molecular Biology: DNA, Nucleic Acids & More
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What is the relationship between the two strands of DNA in the double helix?

  • They are complementary. (correct)
  • They are identical in sequence.
  • They are unrelated.
  • They are parallel.

    • What stabilizes the two double-helix strands in DNA?

  • Hydrogen bonds between nucleotide bases (correct)
  • Deoxyribose sugar
  • Nitrogen-containing bases
  • Phosphate groups

    • According to Chargaff's rules, how do the bases pair in a double helix?

  • A = C and G = T
  • A = T and C = G (correct)
  • A = G and C = T
  • A = G and C = C

    • What does the DNA sequence refer to?

    <p>The order of nucleotide bases in a strand of DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage does the double helix structure provide to DNA?

    <p>Enhances stability against H2O and H2O soluble compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

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