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During the formation of the double helix, the two anti-parallel strands of DNA are held together by

A. Covalent phosphodiester bonds
B. Strong ionic interactions between sugar molecules
C. Hydrogen bonds between complementary nitrogenous bases
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D. Hydrophobic interactions between deoxyribose sugars

📝 Explanation

The two strands of the DNA double helix are physically linked by hydrogen bonds between complementary base pairs (A-T and G-C). The backbone of each individual strand is held together by covalent phosphodiester bonds.

📖 Additional Information

  • Covalent phosphodiester bonds
  • Strong ionic interactions between sugar molecules
  • Hydrogen bonds between complementary nitrogenous bases
  • Hydrophobic interactions between deoxyribose sugars

The two strands of the DNA double helix are physically linked by hydrogen bonds between complementary base pairs (A-T and G-C). The backbone of each individual strand is held together by covalent phosphodiester bonds.

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