In the DNA double helix, how are the two strands of DNA held together?

Question 9 options:

A)

Hydrogen bonds between the base pairs hold the two strands of DNA together.

B)

Hydrogen bonds between sugar groups and phosphate groups hold the two strands of DNA together.

C)

Chemical bonds between base pairs hold the two strands of DNA together.

D)

Chemical bonds between sugar groups and phosphate groups hold the two strands of DNA together.

1 answer

The correct answer is:

A) Hydrogen bonds between the base pairs hold the two strands of DNA together.

In the DNA double helix, the two strands are held together by hydrogen bonds that form between complementary base pairs (adenine with thymine, and cytosine with guanine).