Which characteristic does this double-stranded molecule have when it forms a B- DNA structure?

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There are both covalent and non-covalent bonds between the two chains.

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The two strands will have parallel orientation and identical sequences

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The helix will be right-handed with 12 base-pairs per turn.

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Every base-pair will contain one purine and one pyrimidine.

1.	Which characteristic does this double-stranded molecule have when it forms a B- DNA structure?
A.	The two strands will have parallel orientation and identical sequences
B.	The helix will be right-handed with 12 base-pairs per turn.
C.	Every base-pair will contain one purine and one pyrimidine.
D.	There are both covalent and non-covalent bonds between the two chains.
Answer» D. There are both covalent and non-covalent bonds between the two chains.

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