DNA Strands Can Be Pulled Apart by Adding Heat and "Melting

question 31

Essay

DNA strands can be pulled apart by adding heat and "melting" the double- stranded DNA. The temperature required that melts a region of DNA changes based on the base- pair composition. Based on the structure of the A- T and C- G bonds in the accompanying figure, which type of bond would require more energy (heat) to break? How might this help you predict which regions of the DNA helix may be the most stable and harder to break apart?

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