The helix of an A-DNA differs from the helix of a B-DNA in all of the following EXCEPT which phrase? a. polarity of the strands b. thickness of the helix c. tilt of the bases d. appearance of the major and minor groove

The helix of an A-DNA differs from the helix of a B-DNA in all of the following EXCEPT which phrase? a. polarity of the strands b. thickness of the helix c. tilt of the bases d. appearance of the major and minor groove

Biochemistry

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Chapter1: Biochemistry: An Evolving Science

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The helix of an A-DNA differs from the helix of a B-DNA in all of the following EXCEPT which phrase?

a. polarity of the strands

b. thickness of the helix

c. tilt of the bases

d. appearance of the major and minor groove

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