Question

Given the diagram showing Watson and Crick model of DNA structure. Identify the parameters of $A, B$ and $C$.

• A. $A-0.34 \,\mathring{A}, B-20\,\mathring{A}, C-3.4 \,\mathring{A}, D$-Phosphate backbone, E-Major groove, F-Minor groove
• B. $A-3.4\,\mathring{A}, B-20 \,\mathring{A}, C-34 \,\mathring{A}, D$-Sugar backbone, E-Major groove, F-Minor groove
• C. $A-34 \,\mathring{A}, B-20 \,\mathring{A}, C-3.4 \,\mathring{A}, D$-Sugar phosphate backbone, E-Major groove, F-Minor groove
• D. $A-34 \,\mathring{A}, B-20 \,\mathring{A}, C-0.34 \,\mathring{A}, D$-Major groove, E-Minor groove, F-Sugar phosphate bone

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Correct answer is (c) $A-34 \,\mathring{A}, B-20 \,\mathring{A}, C-3.4 \,\mathring{A}, D$-Sugar phosphate backbone, E-Major groove, F-Minor groove