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Practice question

Question

The main stabilizing force in DNA double helix is:

Options

Choose one · Correct answer highlighted

Explanation

Stacking interactions is the scientifically accurate answer to this question. Within the study of Nucleic Acid, this concept is well-established through extensive research and is documented in standard scientific literature. The specific properties, mechanisms, or characteristics of Stacking interactions directly address what is being asked. Among the other options, Hydrogen bonding, Ionic interactions, and Covalent bonding 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.