Molecular Basis Of Inheritance Question 75
Question: Watson and Crick are known for their discovery that DNA [CPMT 1979; BHU 1980; DPMT 1983; MP PMT 1995; J&K CET 2002; BVP 2004]
Options:
A) Is a single stranded helix
B) Contains deoxyribose only
C) Is a double stranded helix
D) Synthesizes rRNA
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
According to Watson-Crick model, the DNA molecule consists of two long, parallel chains which are spirally coiled around a common axis in a regular manner to form a double helix.