What is the famous Watson-Crick model for DNA?

Options

AA single helix
BA double helix
CA triple helix
DA quadruple helix

Correct answer

B. A double helix

Step-by-step solution

A nucleic acid containing deoxyribose is called deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) while that which contains ribose is called ribonucleic acid (RNA). One of the secondary structures exhibited by DNA is the famous Watson-Crick model, which says that DNA exists as a double helix.

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