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Assertion: The two strands in double strand helix structure of DNA are complementary to each other

Reason: Disulphide bonds are formed between specific pairs of bases


DNA is a double stranded helical molecule. The 2 strands are complementary to each other and the bases in DNA are joined or held in position by hydrogen bondings.



Double helical structure of DNA

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