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Complementary base pairing is considered which level of structure?

A. Secondary
B. Tertiary
C. Quaternary
D. Primary

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The correct option is: A. Secondary

Step-by-step explanation:

The structure of the nucleic acids i.e DNA and RNA, is divided into the following levels: primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary.

The secondary structure of the nucleic acid is responsible for the shape of that nucleic acid. It is characterized by complementary base-pairing between the two polynucleotide strands, which wraps around each other to form a double helix. The secondary structure is stabilized by hydrogen bonding.

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