For the Helix in Double-Stranded B-Form DNA, the Majority of the Stability

question 14

Multiple Choice

For the helix in double-stranded B-form DNA, the majority of the stability can be attributed to:

• A) base-pairing interactions via H-bonds.
• B) interactions along the phosphate backbone.
• C) base-stacking interactions via van-der-Waals interactions.
• D) covalent bonds between adjacent bases in one strand.
• E) ionic interactions with metal ions.

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