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JEE Main 2003Biomolecules Question with Solution

From: AIEEE 2003

Question

The reason for double helical structure of is operation of

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Correct answer
Bhydrogen bonding

Step-by-step explanation

consists of two polynucleotide chains, each chain forms a right handed spiral with ten bases in one turn of the spiral. The two chains coil to double helix and run in opposite direction held together by hydrogen bonding.

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