The correct statement with regard to the secondary structure of DNA/RNA is :
- DNA possesses a double strand helix structure and contains thymine as one of the four bases
- DNA possesses a single strand helix structure and contains uracil as one of the four bases
- RNA possesses a double strand helix structure and contains uracil as one of the four bases
- RNA possesses a single strand helix structure and contains thymine as one of the four bases
Answer
(1) DNA possesses a double strand helix structure and contains thymine as one of the four bases
Solution
As per NCERT, the secondary structure of DNA is a double strand helix; the two strands are held by hydrogen bonds between specific base pairs.
DNA contains the bases adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C) and thymine (T).
RNA molecules are single stranded and contain uracil (U) in place of thymine.
∴ DNA – double strand helix, contains thymine.
Answer: (1)