Practice question
Question
In B-DNA, the sugar adopts which conformation?
Explanation
C2'-endo is the scientifically accurate answer to this question. Within the study of DNA, this concept is well-established through extensive research and is documented in standard scientific literature. The specific properties, mechanisms, or characteristics of C2'-endo directly address what is being asked. Among the other options, C3'-endo, C5'-exo, and C3'-exo do not correctly answer this question because they either refer to different concepts, describe properties of other molecules or processes, or represent common misconceptions about this topic.