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What are the components of DNA? What’s the structure of nucleotides and how do they connect?

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Components of DNA includes ribose sugar, phosphate group and four nucleotides(Adenine,cytosine,thymine,guanine).

Step-by-step explanation:

  • DNA is made up of two linked strands that are wrapped around each other in a coiled pattern forming the double helix.
  • Each strand of the DNA is made of a backbone that consist of a ribose sugar and a phosphate group.
  • Each phosphate group is attached to one of the four nucleotides(Adenine,cytosine,thymine,guanine).
  • The two strands of a single DNA molecule are linked by the nucleotides.
  • Adenine and Guanine are called purines.
  • cytosine and Thymine are called pyrimidines.
  • Adenine from one strand makes a double bond with Thymine from another strand linking the two strands of DNA molecule.
  • Cytosine from one strand makes a triple bond with Guanine from another strand linking the two strands of DNA molecule.
  • A picture of DNA and nucleotide structure is attached below.
  • I hope it helps.

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