DNA Structure

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Sugar (deoxyribose)

Together with the phosphate molecules makes the backbone of DNA

<p>Together with the phosphate molecules makes the backbone of DNA</p>
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Phosphate group

Together with the sugar it makes the backbone of DNA

<p>Together with the sugar it makes the backbone of DNA</p>
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Base (nitrogen-containing)

One of four different bases. The order of these bases on the DNA makes the genetic code.

<p>One of four different bases. The order of these bases on the DNA makes the genetic code.</p>
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Adenine

The base that pairs with Thymine

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Thymine

The base that pairs with Adenine

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Cytosine

The base that pairs with Guanine

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Guanine

The base that pairs with Cytosine

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Hydrogen Bond

The weak bond that holds the two strands of DNA together.

<p>The weak bond that holds the two strands of DNA together.</p>
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Double Helix

The name of the twisted shape of the DNA molecule, as it contians two strands.

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Complementary base pairing

The specific pairing of bases in DNA:

A to T and C to G

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Covalent Bonds

The strong bonds holding the base, sugar and phoshpate together.

<p>The strong bonds holding the base, sugar and phoshpate together.</p>