B-DNA

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B-form DNA is a right-handed double helix.

A-B-Z-DNA Side View
A-B-Z-DNA Side View

Discovery[edit | edit source]

B DNA was discovered by Watson and Crick based on the X-ray diffraction patterns.

Most common form[edit | edit source]

  • It is the common form of DNA exists under normal physiological condition.
  • The double strands of B-DNA run in opposite directions.


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