Question
Question: Which of the following statements about the structure of DNA is false?...
Which of the following statements about the structure of DNA is false?
A
The width of the DNA molecule is variable since it can accommodate nucleotides containing varying numbers of nitrogen-based “rings.”
B
Hydrogen bonds determine which nitrogenous bases can pair together.
C
A total of 10 pairs of nucleotides are included in each complete “turn” of the double helix.
D
Minor and major grooves alternate along the length of the molecule.
Answer
The width of the DNA molecule is variable since it can accommodate nucleotides containing varying numbers of nitrogen-based “rings.”