why-is-the-absorption-of-light-at-260-nm-significant-for-nucleic-acids

Question

Why is the absorption of light at 260 nm significant for nucleic acids?

Accepted Answer

It allows for the differentiation between nucleic acids and proteins.

Answer

It is a property unique to proteins.

Answer

It is used to measure the concentration of nucleic acids.

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It indicates the presence of phosphodiester bonds.