Chapter 17, Problem 7RQ

Summary Introduction

To review:

The definition of the following terms:

1. A-DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

2. B-DNA

3. Z-DNA

4. Cruciform

5. Palindrome

Introduction:

The DNA molecule can exhibit different conformational adaptations. These conformational changes are responsible for the formation of different structural forms of DNA, such as A-DNA, B-DNA, and Z-DNA. Moreover, certain structural segments having a definite ordered structure are found within the DNA structure. These structures include cruciform, which are typically present in palindromic regions.