The double helix of DNA is stabilized mainly by ________.

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The double helix of DNA is stabilized mainly by hydrogen bonds between the complementary base pairs (A-T and C-G). Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons, ion-dipole bonds involve an ion and a polar molecule, and ester bonds involve the linkage of a carboxylic acid and an alcohol. While these chemical bonds may be present within the DNA molecule, they are not primarily responsible for stabilizing the double helix structure.

The Double Helix of DNA Is Stabilized Mainly by ________