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Which of the following is a characteristic of the double helix structure of DNA?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of the double helix structure of DNA?
Antiparallel strands
Single-stranded
Left-handed twist
No hydrogen bonds
Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions
Which of the following is a characteristic of the double helix structure of DNA?
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Step 1: Understand that DNA is made up of two long strands.
Step 2: Know that these strands twist around each other to form a shape called a double helix.
Step 3: Learn that the strands run in opposite directions, which is called 'antiparallel'.
Step 4: Recognize that the strands are connected by weak bonds called hydrogen bonds.
Step 5: Identify that these bonds form between specific pairs of bases (A with T and C with G), which are known as complementary bases.
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