As a result of the rotation about its six bonds, DNA can exist in a variety of forms. Determine whether the image and properties describe the A form of DNA, the B form of DNA, the Z form of DNA, or all three. A form G pairs with C, and A pairs with T. antiparallel strands A HOCH₂ OH most stable under physiological conditions B form Answer Bank has a 23.7 Å helix diameter widest helix diameter left-handed Z form narrowest helix diameter the favored form of dehydrated DNA All The C2' of deoxyribose is out of the plane of the other ring atoms in the direction of 05'.

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
Problem 1P
icon
Related questions
Question
As a result of the rotation about its six bonds, DNA can exist in a variety of forms. Determine whether the image and properties
describe the A form of DNA, the B form of DNA, the Z form of DNA, or all three.
A form
G pairs with C, and A pairs with T.
antiparallel strands
A
HOCH₂
OH
most stable under physiological conditions
B form
Answer Bank
has a 23.7 Å helix diameter
widest helix diameter
Z form
left-handed
narrowest helix diameter
the favored form of dehydrated DNA
All
The C2' of deoxyribose is out of the plane of the other ring atoms in the direction of 05'.
Transcribed Image Text:As a result of the rotation about its six bonds, DNA can exist in a variety of forms. Determine whether the image and properties describe the A form of DNA, the B form of DNA, the Z form of DNA, or all three. A form G pairs with C, and A pairs with T. antiparallel strands A HOCH₂ OH most stable under physiological conditions B form Answer Bank has a 23.7 Å helix diameter widest helix diameter Z form left-handed narrowest helix diameter the favored form of dehydrated DNA All The C2' of deoxyribose is out of the plane of the other ring atoms in the direction of 05'.
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 1 images

Blurred answer
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
ISBN:
9781319114671
Author:
Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher:
W. H. Freeman
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
Biochemistry
ISBN:
9781464126116
Author:
David L. Nelson, Michael M. Cox
Publisher:
W. H. Freeman
Fundamentals of Biochemistry: Life at the Molecul…
Fundamentals of Biochemistry: Life at the Molecul…
Biochemistry
ISBN:
9781118918401
Author:
Donald Voet, Judith G. Voet, Charlotte W. Pratt
Publisher:
WILEY
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
ISBN:
9781305961135
Author:
Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Owen M. McDougal
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
ISBN:
9781305577206
Author:
Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological …
Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological …
Biochemistry
ISBN:
9780134015187
Author:
John E. McMurry, David S. Ballantine, Carl A. Hoeger, Virginia E. Peterson
Publisher:
PEARSON