All of the Following Statements Are True Concerning DNA Synthesis

question 42

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements are true concerning DNA synthesis EXCEPT

• A) A major portion of the stability of double helical DNA is due to the hydrophobicity of the bases.
• B) The 2' position of a nucleoside of DNA bears a phosphate group.
• C) The 5' position of a nucleotide of DNA bears a phosphate group.
• D) DNA absorbs UV radiation at 260 nm due to its base content.
• E) Anti-parallel in DNA structure results in one strand of DNA having its 5' end opposite the end of the second strand of the double helix.

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