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  •  In a DNA molecule  Option: 1 2’-OH group confers stability to the structure   <div class='qna-option'

 In a DNA molecule
 

Option: 1

2’-OH group confers stability to the structure   


Option: 2

2’-OH group is replaced with -H group
 


Option: 3

There are two strands that run parallel in 5’ to 3’ direction
 


Option: 4

Nucleosides form the monomer


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AAs we have already discussed in Properties of Genetic Material -

  •  DNA is composed of deoxyribose sugar that lacks -OH group at 2’ position. The absence of 2’-OH group confers stability to DNA as compared to RNA. Nucleotides form the monomer to the polymer of DNA.
    Hence, the correct option is (b).
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