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DNA Structure and Sequencing
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The Structure and Sequence of DNA

DNA Structure

DNA Structure

DNA has (a) a double helix structure and (b) phosphodiester bonds. The (c) major and minor grooves are binding sites for DNA binding proteins during processes such as transcription (the copying of RNA from DNA) and replication.

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