DNA structure

Richard P. Bowater

doi:10.1038/npg.els.0006002

DNA structure

Richard P. Bowater

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Abstract

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a polymer of nucleotides. In the cell, DNA usually adopts a double-stranded helical form, with complementary base-pairing holding the two strands together. The most stable conformation is called B-form DNA, although other structures can occur under specific conditions.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Human Genetics
Publisher	Wiley
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/npg.els.0006002
Publication status	Published - Jan 2003

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