In the Context of Chemical Evolution, DNA's Structure Is Interesting

question 33

Multiple Choice

In the context of chemical evolution, DNA's structure is interesting because it suggests a possible copying mechanism. What about DNA's structure facilitates copying?

• A) It has the same number of purines and pyrimidines.
• B) The nitrogenous bases are located on the inside of the double helix.
• C) DNA always goes from 5 to 3.
• D) The strands of the double helix are complementary.

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