Explain the two factors responsible for conferring stability to double helix structure of DNA.

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Solution

The factors conferring stability to ds DNA:
Base pair stacking i.e., the individual bases form a strong stacking interaction thereby providing stability to the double helix.
Hydrogen bonds between the nitrogenous bases.

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