Chapter 11, Problem 155AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The ratio of two separate complementary strands of DNA is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

DNA is composed of two complementary strands that have base pairs attached to it.

The ratio of two separate strands is calculated as follows:

$\text{ratio}=e^{\frac{-\Delta E}{RT}}$

Here, $\Delta E$ is the difference of energies between the hydrogen bonded strands, $R$ is the gas constant, and $T$ is the temperature.