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Give a clear account of DNA as a polymer made up of: a two strands coiled to form a double helix b strands linked by a series of complementary base pairs joined together by weak hydrogen bonds c nucleotides that consist of a sugar and phosphate group with one of the four distinct bases attached to the sugar.

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Genetics

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DNA Structure: The Double Helix

Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) BiologyPaper 1

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Give a clear account of DNA as a polymer made up of: a two strands coiled to form a double helix b strands linked by a series of complementary base pairs joined together by weak hydrogen bonds c nucleotides that consist of a sugar and phosphate group with one of the four distinct bases attached to the sugar

  • This point belongs to Genetics, especially DNA Structure: The Double Helix.
  • You need to be able to give a clear account of DNA as a polymer made up of: a two strands coiled to form a double helix b strands linked by a series of complementary base pairs joined together by weak hydrogen bonds c nucleotides that consist of a sugar and phosphate group with one of the four distinct bases attached to the sugar.
  • Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.

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