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What is the bond between the bases in the two strands of the Double-helix structure of DNA?
BiologyMolecular Basis of InheritanceNEET
Options:
  • A Ionic bond
  • B Covalent bond
  • C Hydrogen bond
  • D Van der Waals bond
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Hydrogen bond
The bases in two strands are paired through hydrogen bonds (H-bonds) forming base pairs (bp).

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