MCQ
The reason for double helical structure of $DNA$ is the operation of
  • A
    Electrostatic attractions
  • B
    vander Waals forces
  • C
    Dipole - Dipole interactions
  • Hydrogen bonding

Answer

Correct option: D.
Hydrogen bonding
d
The two polynucleotide chains of $DNA$ molecules are twisted around a common axis but run in opposite directions to form a right handed helix. The two chains are joined together by specific hydrogen bonds

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