BiologyNEB 2076 (old course)

Write the full form of DNA.

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The full form of DNA is Deoxyribonucleic Acid.

Key Characteristics of DNA

  • Chemical Nature: DNA is a macromolecule composed of two polynucleotide chains that coil around each other to form a double helix.
  • Building Blocks: Each repeating unit (nucleotide) consists of three components:
    1. A pentose sugar (deoxyribose)
    2. A phosphate group
    3. A nitrogenous base (Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, or Cytosine)
  • Biological Role: It serves as the primary genetic material in almost all living organisms, storing and transmitting hereditary information from generation to generation and directing cellular functions such as protein synthesis.

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