Discussion 4: Intermolecular Forces in DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid (abbreviated DNA) is the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism. DNA is made of two linked strands that wind around each other to resemble a twisted ladder — a shape known as a double helix. Refer to this website: https://www(dot)genome(dot)gov/genetics-glossary/Deoxyribonucleic-Acid-DNA#:~:text=Definition,known%20as%20a%20double%20helix. as well as information in your textbook to answer this prompt. Describe ALL intermolecular forces in DNA, highlighting the strongest force. How are the intermolecular forces responsible for the structure and unique properties of DNA. Be specific in your answers and refer to the specific intramolecular (inside the molecule) bonds (X-H) that allow the strands to be held together. Include a hand drawn image showing how one purine molecule (adenine or guanine) can hydrogen bond to a pyrimidine (cytosine or thymine) molecule to form a base pair. You must include the date and your initials in the photo to receive credit. Cite your source(s) using APA style: https://apastyle(dot)apa(dot)org/ Textbook: Essentials of General, Organic, and Biochemistry, 3rd edition with Achieve. Denise Guinn (e-book is included; physical book is available but NOT required) ISBN: 978-1-3193-8493-7