Question
Chemistry Question on Biomolecules
Which of the following is correct about H-bonding in DNA?
A
A−T,G−C
B
A−G,T−C
C
G−T,A−C
D
A−A,T−T
Answer
A−T,G−C
Explanation
Solution
In DNA double helix, the correct bonding (hydrogen bonding) between nitrogenous bases of two helix is
A→T or T→A,C→G or G→C