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spin [16.1K]
3 years ago
10

Explain why the structure of DNA is described as a double helix

Biology
1 answer:
Hatshy [7]3 years ago
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Answer:

The double helix is the description of the structure of a DNA molecule. A DNA molecule consists of two strands that wind around each other like a spiral staircase. Each chain has a backbone in which a sugar (deoxyribose) and a phosphate group alternate.

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