A-T Base Pairs in a DNA Double Helix

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Essay

A-T base pairs in a DNA double helix
a. are not accessible to DNA binding proteins.
b. are chemically distinct from G-C base pairs.
c. form three hydrogen bonds with each other.
d. are of a substantially different length than G-C base pairs.
e. are more heat-stable than G-C base pairs.

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