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olga2289 [7]
3 years ago
15

Why is the structure of dna called a double helix?

Biology
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jeka57 [31]3 years ago
4 0
The structure of DNA is called a double helix because DNA is made up of two strands of nucleotides wound together in a spiral. 

DNA has two strands that run opposite of each other and twist together much like a twisted ladder. Each backbone of the ladder is made up of alternating groups of sugar and phosphate groups.  
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