DNA Structure
Asked by Dev Patel · 1 year ago
What are the key features of DNA structure?
1 Answer
The key features of DNA structure are:
1. Double helix: Two strands coiled around each other
2. Nucleotides: Building blocks composed of a sugar (deoxyribose), a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base
3. Base pairing: Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T), and Guanine (G) pairs with Cytosine (C)
4. Antiparallel strands: The two strands run in opposite directions (5' to 3' and 3' to 5')
5. Sugar-phosphate backbone: Forms the outer part of the helix
6. Major and minor grooves: Formed by the coiling of the strands
This structure allows for stable storage and accurate replication of genetic information.
1. Double helix: Two strands coiled around each other
2. Nucleotides: Building blocks composed of a sugar (deoxyribose), a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base
3. Base pairing: Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T), and Guanine (G) pairs with Cytosine (C)
4. Antiparallel strands: The two strands run in opposite directions (5' to 3' and 3' to 5')
5. Sugar-phosphate backbone: Forms the outer part of the helix
6. Major and minor grooves: Formed by the coiling of the strands
This structure allows for stable storage and accurate replication of genetic information.
NEET Faculty · 1 year ago
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