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What structure forms the "sides" or backbone of the DNA ladder?

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Question

What structure forms the "sides" or backbone of the DNA ladder?

Options

  • Nitrogenous base pairs

  • Ribose and Uracil

  • Sugar-Phosphate groups

  • Proteins and lipids

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Solution

Sugar-Phosphate groups

Explanation:

The notes state that each side of the ladder is made of sugar (deoxyribose) and phosphate groups, forming the structural backbone.

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