Base Pairing Rules Flashcards

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1
Q

What does adenine bind to?

A

Thymine

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2
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What does cytosine bind to?

A

Guanine

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3
Q

Why are DNA molecules anti-parallel?

A

Due to the complementary bases bonding in the middle

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4
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How many hydrogen bonds do adenine and thymine have between them?

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5
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How many hydrogen bonds do cytosine and guanine have between them?

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3

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