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Each nucleotide in DNA and RNA has an aromatic base. What is the principal force that keeps the bases in a nucleic polymer from interacting with water?

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Answer:The helix structure Of DNA helps prevent it from been expose and also the sugar and phoshate group that are important components of nucleotides forms a backbone on the helix structure or the polynucleotide this back bone is hydrophobic i.e water loving hence wouldn't allow for penetration for water.

2. Hydrogen bond is formed between this bases to keep them in place.

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