Which of the Following Forces Contribute to the Stability of a DNA

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following forces contribute to the stability of a DNA double helix?

• A)hydrophobic interactions of bases in the same strand
• B)hydrogen bonding between bases in opposite strands
• C)ionic interactions between the positively charged component of one base and the negatively charged component of the neighboring base
• D)hydrophobic interactions of bases in the same strand and hydrogen bonding between bases in opposite strands
• E)hydrophobic interactions of bases in the same strand, hydrogen bonding between bases in opposite strands, and ionic interactions between the positively charged component of one base and the negatively charged component of the neighboring base

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