Describe two important interactions that occur between the nitrogenous bases of nucleic acids

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1) Hydrophobic or base-stacking interactions that minimize contact of the bases with water. This interaction is very important for stabilization of the DNA helix.
2) Base pairing, which results from the hydrogen-bonding capacity of ring nitrogens, ring carbonyl groups, and exocyclic amino groups.

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a. glottis b. pharynx c. epiglottis d. larynx e. trachea

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Characterize the pineal gland

What will be an ideal response?

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In dehydration synthesis, the atoms that make up a water molecule come from

A) enzymes. B) oxygen. C) only one of the reactants. D) carbohydrates. E) both of the reactants.

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While examining a fungal colony, a student described the colony as cerebriform. Was she describing the color, texture or morphology of the colony?

A) Color B) Texture C) Morphology

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