Question

Which one of the following statements is correct? View Available Hint(s) Which one of the following statements is correct? Adenine forms two covalent bonds with thymine; guanine forms three covalent bonds with cytosine. Adenine forms three covalent bonds with thymine; guanine forms two covalent bonds with cytosine. Adenine forms three hydrogen bonds with thymine; guanine forms two hydrogen bonds with cytosine. Adenine forms two hydrogen bonds with thymine; guanine forms three hydrogen bonds with cytosine. Adenine forms two hydrogen bonds with guanine; thymine forms three hydrogen bonds with cytosine.

Answer 1

Answer:

Adenine forms two hydrogen bonds with thymine;

guanine forms three hydrogen bonds with cytosine

Explanation:

There are three hydrogen bonds between guanine and cytosine. Between adenine and thymine, two hydrogen bonds form. Complementary pairs always include one base of purine and one base of pyrimidine.