DNA Structure
Asked by Karthik Sharma · 1 year ago
What is the structure of DNA and how does it store genetic information?
1 Answer
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is a double-helix structure composed of nucleotides. Each nucleotide consists of a sugar (deoxyribose), a phosphate group, and one of four nitrogenous bases (Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, or Cytosine). The bases pair specifically: A with T and G with C. The sequence of these bases along the DNA molecule encodes genetic information, determining an organism's traits and functions.
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