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Example Question #1651 : Mcat Biological Sciences
How many hydrogen bonds does it take to hold adenine and thymine together? Cytosine and guanine?
Possible Answers:
2; 2
1; 2
2; 3
1; 3
2; 4
Correct answer:
2; 3
Explanation:
In order to hold a base pair together, the hydrogen bond(s) between the bases must be stable. This stability depends on many factors, such as the size and shape of the bases. The adenine-thymine base pair is most stable when held together by 2 hydrogen bonds, while the cytosine-guanine base pair is most stable when held together by 3 hydrogen bonds.
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