Why is DNA soluble in water?

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2006-09-27 19:40:40 · 3 answers · asked by SmoOth 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

negatively charged phosphate backbone makes it polar and so is water. its all about polarity when it comes to solubility.

2006-09-27 19:46:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because we are 98% water

2006-09-27 19:42:42 · answer #2 · answered by timex846 3 · 0⤊ 6⤋

DNA are amino acids, phosphates, and hydrogen. All are hydrophillic in nature.

2006-09-28 01:26:17 · answer #3 · answered by Christa 2 · 1⤊ 6⤋