The Hyperchromic Shift That Occurs When DsDNA is ____ Is

Question

The hyperchromic shift that occurs when dsDNA is ____ is a(n) ____ in absorption at ____ nm.
A) methylated; increase; 220
B) methylated; decrease; 260
C) denatured; decrease; 260
D) denatured; increase; 260
E) melted; decrease; 280

Accepted Answer

The hyperchromic shift refers to the increase in absorption at 260 nm when double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) is denatured or melted, indicating the separation of the DNA strands.