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What are the components of a nucleotide in a DNA molecule?
What are the components of a nucleotide in a DNA molecule?
A nucleotide is made up of a sugar called deoxyribose, a phosphate group, and an organic base.
What is the function of DNA in cells?
What is the function of DNA in cells?
DNA controls all the chemical changes in cells and determines the type of cell and organism that is produced.
What are the differences between ribose and deoxyribose?
What are the differences between ribose and deoxyribose?
Ribose is a sugar with five carbon atoms, while deoxyribose is similar but lacks one oxygen atom.
Name the four most common organic bases found in DNA.
Name the four most common organic bases found in DNA.
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What is the structure of a DNA molecule?
What is the structure of a DNA molecule?
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