dubbelstrengsDNA
DubbelstrengsDNA, often abbreviated as dsDNA, refers to the common molecular form of deoxyribonucleic acid. It consists of two polynucleotide strands that are coiled around each other to form a right-handed helix. These strands are held together by hydrogen bonds between complementary nitrogenous bases. Adenine (A) always pairs with thymine (T) via two hydrogen bonds, and guanine (G) always pairs with cytosine (C) via three hydrogen bonds. This complementary base pairing is fundamental to DNA's ability to store genetic information and replicate accurately.
The structure of dsDNA was famously elucidated by James Watson and Francis Crick in 1953, based on
The stability of the double helix is influenced by factors such as temperature and salt concentration. Under