How is DNA adapted to carry the genetic information?
-Very long molecule so is able to carry thousands of genes at the same time
-It is double helical so compact
-Weak hydrogen bonds between bases can be easily broken for DNA replication and protein synthesis
-Lots of strong covalent phosphodiester bonds between nucleotides so are stable
-A strong sugar-phosphate backbone which protects the order of bases
-Bases code for amino acids
-Complementary base pairing so DNA replication is accurate
