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In DNA molecule, pairing between two complementary nucleotides takes place by __ eonds. -

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Question

In DNA molecule, pairing between two complementary nucleotides takes place by ________ bonds.

Options

  • Phospho-di-ester

  • Glycosidic

  • Peptide

  • Hydrogen

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Solution

In DNA molecule, pairing between two complementary nucleotides takes place by Hydrogen bonds.

Explanation:

DNA is made of two polynucleotide chains that are antiparallel to each other. Each chain is made of a single monomer nucleotide with sugar and NB bound with Glycosidic bond, which in tum is bound with a phosphate group by an ester bond. Nucleotides are joined to each other by a phosphodiester bond. And the NB pairs are linked by a weak H bonds.

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