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Describe the DNA Helix Structure Proposed by Watson and Crick

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Describe the DNA helix structure proposed by Watson and Crick. What is the diameter of the helix and the distance between bases? What types of bonds are involved in stabilizing the DNA backbone, and what types of bonds are found between complementary base pairs? Why would a sequence containing high concentrations of G and C require more energy to break the bonds?


Definitions:

Stomach

A muscular organ in the gastrointestinal tract that breaks down food using digestive juices.

Skeletal System

The organ system that provides support, stability, shape, and movement to the body, composed of bones and other connective tissues.

Gene

A basic unit of heredity made up of DNA, responsible for the physical and inheritable characteristics or phenotype of an organism.

Dna Segment

A specific section of the DNA molecule that contains genetic information.

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