IdeasCuriosas - Every Question Deserves an Answer Logo

In Biology / High School | 2014-11-30

A DNA molecule can be described as a twisted ladder. The ________ form the sides, and the ________ form the rungs.

Select one:

A. sugar-phosphate chains; base pairs
B. base pairs; sugar-phosphate chains
C. sugars; phosphates
D. sugars; base pairs

Asked by Benedict737

Answer (3)

The answer is A: The SUGAR-PHOSPHATE CHAINS form the sides, and the BASE PAIRS form the rungs

Answered by hannahrickman | 2024-06-10

**
A. sugar-phosphate chains; base pairs**
;

Answered by nimamprayogo | 2024-06-12

In a DNA molecule, the sugar-phosphate chains form the sides, while the base pairs form the rungs. This structure is often referred to as a twisted ladder, reflecting its double helical form. The correct choice is option A: sugar-phosphate chains; base pairs.
;

Answered by nimamprayogo | 2024-10-14

Related Questions in Biology

[Answered] A population of cheetahs has a birth rate of 5 and a death rate of 15. Immigration is 2, and emigration is 4. What is its population growth?

[Answered] What term describes changes in a population's size over time? A. Carrying capacity B. Population dynamics C. Biomass D. Climate zone

[Answered] Which of the following nutrient groups would NOT have some molecules included in the essential nutrients category? A. carbohydrates B. amino acids C. fatty acids D. vitamins E. minerals

[Answered] What can happen in the absence of cell inhibitors? Check all that apply. A. Cells will keep growing and dividing uncontrollably. B. Proteins will be activated. C. There will be an imbalance between cells and resources. D. Cell growth and division will stop. E. Serious medical problems can occur.

[Answered] Joints are areas where bone(s) come(s) together. Select one: A. one B. two C. three D. four