Complementary Base Pairing Occurs Due to

question 243

Multiple Choice

Complementary base pairing occurs due to

• A) covalent bonds between bases.
• B) pairing of a purine with a pyrimidine.
• C) hydrophobic interactions.
• D) hydrogen bonds between sugar residues.
• E) pairing of two purines or two pyrimidines.

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