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How does the major groove of A-DNA differ from that of B-DNA?

Option: 1

The major groove becomes wider and flattened in A-DNA.


Option: 2

The major groove becomes narrower and more profound in A-DNA.


Option: 3

The major groove remains the same in both A-DNA and B-DNA.


Option: 4

None of the above.


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In A-DNA, the major groove becomes narrower and more profound, whereas the minor groove becomes wider and flattened. This is a distinguishing characteristic of A-DNA compared to B-DNA. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

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