STANDARDZoology-Molecular Basis of Inheritance

STANDARD Zoology Structure of DNA MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

In the DNA molecule

A

The proportion of Adenine in relation to thymine varies with the organism

B

There are two strands which run antiparallel-one in 5' → 3' direction and other in 3' → 5'

C

The total amount of purine nucleotides and pyrimidine nucleotides is not always equal

D

There are two strands which run parallel in the 5' → 3' direction

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

DNA consists of two strands that are wrapped around one another to form a double helix. It has antiparallel direction, one in 5' → 3' direction and the other in 3' → 5' direction. It forms complementary base pairing with purine and pyrimidine (A = T and G = C).

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