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Structure of Nucleic Acids

 
 

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Problem 1.1: Name the four DNA bases. Which two are purines? pyrimidines? [Solution]
Problem 1.2: Which position on purine bases binds to the ribose? On pyrimidines? [Solution]
Problem 1.3: Why is the DNA sugar group called a "deoxyribose"? What group is the DNA ribose group missing and at what position? [Solution]
Problem 1.4: What force holds complementary base pairs together? [Solution]
Problem 1.5:
Problem 5
Identify the three major groups in the figure. [Solution]
 
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