Question

Nucleic acid exhibits secondary structure. Justify with example.

Answer 1

nucleic acid are of two types:
1. DNA:- DNA refers to deoxyribonucleic acid.
2. RNA:- RNA refers to ribonucleic acid.

Answer 2

Answer:

The secondary structure of a nucleic acid molecule is in context of base-pairing interactions in a single molecule or a group of interacting molecules. The secondary structure of RNA and DNA vary. For example, the secondary structure of DNA consists of two complementary strands of polydeoxyribonucleotide, that are coiled spirally on a common axis forming a helix. This double-stranded helical structure of the DNA is supported by the phosphodiester bonds, ionic interactions, and hydrogen bonds.