DNA structure

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  • DNA
    Molecule that carries genetic instructions essential for life. Located in the nucleus of all cells and is unique for each person. DNA is in a double helix shape.
  • Base Pairs
    A-T and G-C are the two most common base pairs found in DNA. They represent Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine. Base pairs only bind with specific partners because nitrogenous bases have different shapes
  • Sugars, Phosphate
    DNA is composed of two long strands called sugar phosphate backbones and is formed from deoxyribose sugar and phosphate