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The hydrophilic nature of DNA is due to the presence of - |
| A. | thymine base |
| B. | a number of hydrogen bonds |
| C. | phosphate group |
| D. | deoxyribose sugar |
| Answer» B. a number of hydrogen bonds | |
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Explanation: The phosphate groups on DNA are ionic and charged. Each phosphate group on the DNA back-bone is one unit of negative charge (-1). Charged molecules attract water and are hydrophilic. DNA has two hydrophilic polar external backbones made of sugars and phosphate groups joined by ester bonds. |
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