what does DNAmolecule contain? name the functional segment of DNA. In which form is the DNA present in the cell when the cell is not dividing?

Open in App

Solution

DNA(deoxyribonucleic acid) consists of two strands that are wrapped around each other to form a double helix. Each strand of DNA consists of repeating units known as the nucleotides. The nucleotides consists of- deoxyribose sugar, nucleotide bases(adenine, guanine, thymine and cytosine) and a phosphate group.
The functional segment of DNA is known as the gene. It is a unit of heredity.
When cell is not dividing, DNA is present as a part of chromatin(entangled mass of thread-like structures which consists of DNA and proteins).

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

In a cell which is not dividing, DNA is present as a part of the

material.

The DNA in a cell, which is in its non-dividing state, is usually present as a part of the thread-like ___ material.

Name the following :

(a) Smallest cell organelle

(b) Largest cell organelle;

(d) Functional segments of DNA molecule.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program