If an Amino Acid Is Part of a Nonspecific DNA:protein

question 84

Multiple Choice

If an amino acid is part of a nonspecific DNA:protein interaction, with what parts of DNA is it likely to interact?

• A) the major groove only
• B) the minor groove only
• C) the backbone only
• D) both the backbone and the major groove
• E) both the backbone and the minor groove

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Definitions:

Salivated

The secretion of saliva from the salivary glands, usually in response to the presence or anticipation of food.

Polyandrous

A mating system where a female has multiple male partners.

Females

The sex of an organism, or part of a population, which produces non-mobile ova (egg cells) and can typically bear offspring.