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  1. The major groove of DNA is lined by
    1. N3 of purine and N1 of pyrimidine
    2. N7 of purine and O2 of pyrimidine
    3. N7 of purine and C4 of Pyrimidine
    4. None of these
Correct Option: C

Each groove in DNA is lined by potential hydrogen-bond donor and acceptor atoms that enable specific interactions with proteins (seeFigure 27.7). In the minor groove, N-3 of adenine or guanine and O-2 of thymine or cytosine can serve as hydrogen acceptors, and the amino group attached to C-2 of guanine can be a hydrogen donor. In the major groove, N-7 of guanine or adenine is a potential acceptor, as are O-4 of thymine and O-6 of guanine. The amino groups attached to C-6 of adenine and C-4 of cytosine can serve as hydrogen donors. 



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