Which of the following amino acids is unique in that it can bind both non-specifically to the DNA backbone as well as to specific DNA bases? a) Lysine b) Asparagine c) Arginine d) Phenylalanine e) Leucine

Which of the following amino acids is unique in that it can bind both non-specifically to the DNA backbone as well as to specific DNA bases? a) Lysine b) Asparagine c) Arginine d) Phenylalanine e) Leucine

Biochemistry

9th Edition

ISBN:9781319114671

Author:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Publisher:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Chapter1: Biochemistry: An Evolving Science

Section: Chapter Questions

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Which of the following amino acids is unique in that it can bind both non-specifically to the DNA backbone as well as to specific DNA bases?

a) Lysine

b) Asparagine

c) Arginine

d) Phenylalanine

e) Leucine

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