Which of the following is the correct way that heterocyclic bases are paired between two polypeptide chains of DNA? a. Pyrimidines-Pyrimidines b. Purine-Pyrimidine c. Purines-Purine d. Sugar-Phosphate

Which of the following is the correct way that heterocyclic bases are paired between two polypeptide chains of DNA? a. Pyrimidines-Pyrimidines b. Purine-Pyrimidine c. Purines-Purine d. Sugar-Phosphate

Biochemistry

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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

Problem 1P

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Which of the following is the correct way that heterocyclic bases are paired between two polypeptide chains of DNA?

a. Pyrimidines-Pyrimidines

b. Purine-Pyrimidine

c. Purines-Purine

d. Sugar-Phosphate

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