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Question
What are the components of the DNA molecule?
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Solution
Phosphoric acid, pairs of nitrogenous bases, and deoxyribose sugar are components of DNA molecule.
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(a) Rahul's Father |
(b) Rahul |
(c) Rahul's Mother |
(d) Rahul's sister Nisha |
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(e) |
(f) |
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| Types of ear lobes | |||
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| Female | 31 | 19 |
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