CameraIcon

SearchIcon

MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Goals of HGP

Which of the ...

Question

Which of the following shows the correct positions of the phosphate (P), sugar (S) and base (B) molecules in the line diagrams representing structure of DNA?

A

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

B

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

C

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

D

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is A
DNA resembles a twisted ladder. The sugar and phosphate form the backbone of the ladder and the nitrogenous base form its rungs.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

1

Similar questions

Q. Deoxyribo-nucleic Acid (DNA) consists of simple sugar, phosphate and four nitrogen bases. Which one of the following groups of nitrogen bases is present in DNA molecule?

Q. If a DNA molecule has 2000 BP, then calculate the number of sugar and phosphate molecules.

Q. DNA molecue consists of sugar, base and a phosphate group.

Q. A is a unit of DNA that is made up of one sugar molecule, one phosphate molecule, and one

Q. A nucleotide consists of a sugar molecule, nitrogenous base and a phosphate group.

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Human Genome Project

BIOLOGY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Standard XII Biology

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon