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What factor maintains the same distance between strands in a dna molecule?

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The factor that maintains the same distance between strands in a DNA molecule is the pairing of single ringed bases with double ringed bases. This forms the helix of the DNA structure.
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Answer;

pairing of single-ringed bases with double-ringed bases

Explanation;

  • DNA is a type of nucleic acid, the other being RNA. It stores the genetic information of an organism that is passed from one generation to another.
  • DNA is a double stranded molecule, which is made up of two strands, that is the leading and the lagging strand which are coiled to double a double helix.
  • DNA is made up of nucleotide bases, Guanine, cytosine, adenine and thymine, also contains a sugar, deoxyribose sugar, and a phosphate group.
  • The pairing of single-ringed bases with double-ringed bases maintains the same distance between the two strands in a DNA molecule.
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