Definition
Included here are the interactions of bases and modified bases in the two (sometimes more) strands of DNA. These are usually driven by hydrogen bonding and stacking but can involve non-Watson-Crick pairing.
Discussion
The classic Watson-Crick G ≡ C and A = T pairings are taught in basic biochemistry and biology courses (Fig. 1). However, several other modes are possible.
Some modes of base pairing in DNA
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Guengerich, F.P. (2014). Modes of DNA Base Pairing. In: Bell, E. (eds) Molecular Life Sciences. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6436-5_249-1
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