The Thermal Stability of the Helix Is Predominantly Due to the ________

question 52

Multiple Choice

The thermal stability of the helix is predominantly due to the ________ of the hydrophobic base pairs.

• A) attraction
• B) binding
• C) repulsion and van der Waals forces
• D) stacking
• E) redox potential

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Definitions:

Hammer

A tool typically used to drive nails into, or pull them from, some other object, usually consisting of a handle and a heavy head used to deliver an impact.

Bones

The rigid organs that form part of the endoskeleton of vertebrates, providing support, protection, and aiding in movement by forming levers for muscles to act upon.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure that is responsible for converting sound waves into nerve impulses.

Sense of Smell

The ability to perceive odors through olfactory sensory neurons in the nose, which play a key role in human interactions and perceiving the environment.