In a Given Strand of DNA, Complementary Bases Are Connected

question 93

Multiple Choice

In a given strand of DNA, complementary bases are connected to each other by _____.​

• A) ​ionic bonds
• B) ​polar covalent bonds
• C) ​hydrogen bonds
• D) ​peptide bonds
• E) ​nonpolar covalent bonds

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Definitions:

Lateral Buds

Buds located along the sides of a stem that have the potential to grow into branches or flowers.

Gravity Perception

The ability of an organism to sense the direction of gravity, enabling it to orient itself correctly in its environment, critical for plant root growth and animal movement.

Root Apical Meristem

The region at the tips of roots in plants where cells are continuously dividing, allowing roots to grow and extend into the soil.

Pfr

A form of the phytochrome, a photoreceptor protein in plants, that is active in red and far-red light for regulating plant growth.