How are polynucleotide DNA strands held together? (3 marks)

The two antiparallel strands of DNA are held together by hydrogen bonds joining the bases of each complementary nucleotide; Adenine is held to Thymine by 2 hydrogen bonds, and Guanine to Cytosine by 3 hydrogen bonds.

SA
Answered by Srishti A. Biology tutor

9349 Views

See similar Biology A Level tutors

Related Biology A Level answers

All answers ▸

Describe the process of natural selection


Explain the process of ultrafiltration in the kidney.


Describe and explain the process of saltatory conduction. Diagrams may be used.


Why must a cell's genetic material be replicates before nuclear division of the cell? (2 Marks)


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning