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Yes, the two strands of DNA are held together by hydrogen bonds between complementary base pairs. Adenine pairs with thymine through two hydrogen bonds, while cytosine pairs with guanine through three hydrogen bonds. These hydrogen bonds contribute to the stability of the DNA double helix structure. However, the overall structure is also supported by covalent bonds in the sugar-phosphate backbone.

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A type of pairing that holds together DNA?

DNA is held together by hydrogen bonding (aka H-bonding).


How do DNA strands join together?

The two strands are held together by Hydrogen bonds between the complementary base pairs (A to T and G to C). These bonds break, and the strands separate, when enough heat is added or the DNA is placed in an alkali environment.


In a given strand of DNA complementary bases are connected to each other by?

H-bonds which occurs between base pairs as guanine of one strand bonded with cytosine of another strand by 3 H-bond and adenine bonded with thyamine with 2 H-bond


What binds complementary bases together?

Complementary bases in DNA are bound together by hydrogen bonds. Adenine pairs with thymine, forming two hydrogen bonds, while guanine pairs with cytosine, forming three hydrogen bonds. These hydrogen bonds help hold the two strands of the DNA double helix together.


How many bonds hold the bases of C and G together?

Adenine and Thymine Guanine and Cytosine held together by hydrogen bonds: 2 for A-T and 3 for G-C


What bond holds the bases together in a DNA molecule?

Base pairs in DNA are attached to each other via hydrogen bonds. The base pairs are attached to the backbone by covalent bonds.


Are atoms of propane held together by single bonds?

Yes as Propane is in the homologous series and propane is the very simplest of them so it only has one covalent bond. eg: H-H H-C-C-H H H


What bonds are in DNA and where are they found?

There are two types of bonds in DNA: phosphodiester bonds and hydrogen bonds. The phosphodiester bonds are the strong covalent bonds that create the phosphate-deoxyribose backbone. The hydrogen bonds links the "rungs" of the ladder, between nitrogen bases.


What nucleotides bond?

In DNA, there are four types of nucleotides. These are Guanine, Cytosine, Thymine and Adenine. Guanine and Adenine are purines whereas Cytosine and Thymine are pyrimidines. Adenine will always bond with thymine in DNA. Therefore, guanine and cytosine bond together. These comnplementary base pairing allows the DNA to be replicated and is also used in protein synthesis.


What structures is held together by hydrogen bonds?

Hydrogen bonds hold together molecules such as DNA strands, protein secondary structures like alpha helices and beta sheets, and between water molecules. These bonds are important for maintaining the structure and function of these biological molecules.


What kinds of bonds are broken between N-bases when DNA unzips during replication?

During DNA replication, the bonds broken between N-bases are hydrogen bonds. These hydrogen bonds are relatively weak compared to the covalent bonds that hold the sugar-phosphate backbone together. The breaking of hydrogen bonds allows the two strands of the DNA double helix to separate, providing access for DNA polymerase to create new complementary strands.


What types of bonds are fond in a DNA molecules?

Covalent (double and single, as well as polar and non-polar) and Hydrogen bonds are found in the DNA molecule. The backbone of DNA is made of of Phosphate (PO43-) molecules and the sugar Deoxyribose (C5H10O4) Attatched to every sugar is a Base (C, G, A or T.) These are held together by single covalent bonds. Within the Phosphate, there is one double covalent bond (meaning two pairs of electrons are shared.). Note that O-C, O-P, H-N and O-H bonds will be polar. The two strands are held together by Hydrogen bonds. These are much weaker than a covalent bond and form between two molecules of opposite polarity. The two atoms, which are of positive and negative charge, are attracted to each other. That attraction is what constitutes a Hydrogen bond.