What is the "double helix" when referring to the structure of DNA?
A) two strands of linked nucleotides that are twisted around each other
B) two strands of linked nucleotides that fold back and forth like an accordion
C) four strands of linked nucleotides that are bound by phosphate groups
D) four strands of linked nucleotides that are bound by sugar groups
E) two chromosomes that are twisted around each other
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Q44: DNA can be visualized as a ladder.Which
Q45: What are nucleotides?
A) subunits found in proteins
B)
Q46: Bases holding two single strands of DNA
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Q51: Why is DNA called a "double helix"?
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Q52: What is the complementary base-pairing rule?
A) Adenine
Q53: The width (diameter)of the DNA helix normally
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