Wednesday, March 12, 2014

DNA Model

The DNA model is a molecule that encodes the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms. DNA also stands for Deoxyribonucleic acid. There are two sides of a DNA molecule. Both sides are made up of nucleotides whos bases connect with each other with a weak hydrogen bond. When both of the bases meet, they form a base pair which is kind of like the part you step on when you’re on a ladder. Each nucleotide has three parts that make it up. Those three things are: Sugar, Base, and Phosphate. The other side to each nucleotide is always going to be flipped, being opposite to the other. Then, after everything is connected, the shape or twist it replicates is called a double helix. Everyones DNA might not be the same, but in detail, they are all made the same way.


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