Chapter 20, Problem 20.59QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The kind of molecular force that holds together the strands of DNA in double helix configuration is to be stated.

Concept introduction: DNAs are the biomolecular compounds and these exist in polymeric forms. Polymers are the macromolecules formed by joining the monomer units.

Hydrogen bonds are the type of interactions which are present between the hydrogen, connected with the electronegative atoms like $\text{F,}\text{O}$ and $\text{N}$ and the most electronegative elements like $\text{F,}\text{O}$ and $\text{N}$.

To determine: The kind of molecular force that holds together the strands of DNA in double helix configuration.