All of the Following Statements Concerning DNA Are Correct EXCEPT

question 16

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements concerning DNA are correct EXCEPT

• A) Base-stacking involves the interaction of aromatic pi-electron orbitals and contributes to the stability of the double helix.
• B) Denatured DNA shows an increased extinction coefficient at 260 nm as compared to double-stranded DNA.
• C) DNA that is rich in G and C shows a higher melting temperature.
• D) The nucleotides are joined through glycosidic bonds.
• E) The two strands have opposite polarity (5'->and >5').

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Supply Curve

A graphical representation that shows the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of the good that suppliers are willing and able to produce and sell.

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Output

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Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity of that good or service that a supplier is willing and able to supply.