The word “complimentary” as applied to DNA means: a. Nitrogen base A pairs with

Question

The word “complimentary” as applied to DNA means: a. Nitrogen base A pairs with T and G with C. b. Nitrogen base A pairs with G and T with C. c. Sugars and phosphates in the DNA are paired one for one. d. a and c. e. All the above. The word “complimentary” as applied to DNA means: a. Nitrogen base A pairs with T and G with C. b. Nitrogen base A pairs with G and T with C. c. Sugars and phosphates in the DNA are paired one for one. d. a and c. e. All the above. The word “complimentary” as applied to DNA means: a. Nitrogen base A pairs with T and G with C. b. Nitrogen base A pairs with G and T with C. c. Sugars and phosphates in the DNA are paired one for one. d. a and c. e. All the above.

Explanation / Answer

Ans ( a ) Nitrogenous base A ( adenine ) pairs with Thymine T with two hydrogen bond and Guanine G is bonded with Cytocine C with three Hydrogen bonds. As a result purine comes opposite to pyrimidine. This makes uniform distance between two strands of the helix and also create stability.

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse T
• Subjects

---

---

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.