Asked by EMMANUEL OWUSU on May 27, 2024
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What makes the backbone of DNA?
A) Nucleic acids
B) Phosphoric acid
C) Deoxyribose sugar
D) Phosphoric acid and deoxyribose sugar
Deoxyribose Sugar
A five-carbon sugar molecule that is a component of DNA molecules, lacking an oxygen atom compared to ribose.
Phosphoric Acid
A weak acid with the chemical formula H3PO4, widely used in detergents, fertilizers, and food processing.
- Acquire knowledge about the composition and function of nucleic acids, with an emphasis on the contributions of DNA and RNA.
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KA
Kriza AmadoMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The backbone of DNA is made up of alternating phosphate groups (from phosphoric acid) and sugar molecules (deoxyribose sugar), which form a chain through phosphodiester linkages.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the composition and function of nucleic acids, with an emphasis on the contributions of DNA and RNA.