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What are the components of DNA?
What are the components of DNA?
Which component is unique to DNA and not found in RNA?
Which component is unique to DNA and not found in RNA?
What is the structure of DNA known as?
What is the structure of DNA known as?
What type of bond holds the nitrogenous bases together in the DNA double helix?
What type of bond holds the nitrogenous bases together in the DNA double helix?
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Which component of DNA forms the 'backbone' of the DNA double helix?
Which component of DNA forms the 'backbone' of the DNA double helix?
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Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during replication?
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Study Notes
DNA Components
- DNA is composed of three main components: phosphate groups, sugar molecules, and nitrogenous bases.
- The sugar molecules in DNA are deoxyribose.
Unique Component of DNA
- Deoxyribose, a type of sugar molecule, is unique to DNA and not found in RNA.
DNA Structure
- The structure of DNA is known as a double helix.
Bonding in DNA
- Hydrogen bonds hold the nitrogenous bases together in the DNA double helix.
Backbone of DNA
- The phosphate groups and sugar molecules form the 'backbone' of the DNA double helix.
DNA Replication
- The enzyme helicase is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix during replication.
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Test your knowledge of DNA components and structure with this quiz. Explore the unique components of DNA, identify the key differences between DNA and RNA, and learn about the iconic structure of DNA.
