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The major groove of DNA is lined by
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- N3 of purine and N1 of pyrimidine
- N7 of purine and O2 of pyrimidine
- N7 of purine and C4 of Pyrimidine
- 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.