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BIO 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question
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In DNA hydrogen bonds are formed between: a. The phosphate groups b. The 3'-OH and 2'-H c. The 3'-OH and 5'-phosphate d. The bases
Options
A The phosphate groups
B The 3'-OH and 2'-H
C The 3'-OH and 5'-phosphate
D The bases
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Hydrogen bonds in DNA are formed between complementary nitrogenous bases on the two antiparallel strands. These hydrogen bonds are what hold the two strands of the double helix together.

Hint

The bonds that connect the two strands are between the base pairs.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: Last Min Prep
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1978 of 2556
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