Nucleic Acids
The glycosidic bonds in DNA and RNA

are free to rotate over about 180°
stabilize Watson-Crick H-bonds
connect the sugar to the base
can be hydrolyzed by OH- ion

ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP

Nucleic Acids
Thymidine

normally forms two hydrogen bonds with adenosine
All of these
is replaced by uracil in RNA
can participate in hydrophobic interactions due to its methyl group

ANSWER DOWNLOAD EXAMIANS APP