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Biology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337392938
Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 12.2, Problem 1C
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To determine: The types of subunits that make up a single strand of DNA.

Introduction: Nucleotides are ubiquitous molecules and building blocks of the nucleic acids. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is made up of deoxynucleotides, whereas the ribonucleic acid (RNA) is made up of ribonucleotides. DNA consists of genetic instructions in the form of gene sequences.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The way in which the subunits are linked.

Introduction: Nucleotides are ubiquitous molecules and building blocks of the nucleic acids. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is made up of deoxynucleotides, whereas the ribonucleic acid (RNA) is made up of ribonucleotides. DNA consists of genetic instructions in the form of gene sequences.

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