The Interior Stacking of the DNA Bases in the Double

question 85

Multiple Choice

The interior stacking of the DNA bases in the double helix provides stability through

• A) hydrophobic and van der Waals interactions.
• B) hydrophilic and van der Waals interactions.
• C) hydrophilic and ion-dipole interactions.
• D) hydrophobic and ion-dipole interactions.

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