Compare the two DNA duplexes shown below.
Duplex 1 Duplex 2
5′- CTAGCTCAAG-3′ 5′-GATCGCATGTTC-3′
3′-GATCGAGTTC-5′ 3′-CTAGCGTACAAG -5′
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct ?

Question

Compare the two DNA duplexes shown below. 
 Duplex 1                    Duplex 2 
 5′- CTAGCTCAAG-3′          5′-GATCGCATGTTC-3′ 
  3′-GATCGAGTTC-5′          3′-CTAGCGTACAAG -5′ 
 Which of the following statement(s) is/are  correct ?

Accepted Answer

Duplex 1 has fewer base pairs than duplex 2.

Accepted Answer

Duplex 1 has fewer hydrogen bonds than duplex 2.

Answer

Duplex 1 is expected to separate into its single strands at a higher temperature than duplex 2.

Answer

Duplex 1 is expected to be more stable than duplex 2.

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Compare the two DNA duplexes shown below. Duplex 1 Duplex 2...

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