The Sides of the DNA Ladder (Backbone)are

question 44

Multiple Choice

The sides of the DNA ladder (backbone) are

• A) alternating carbons and nitrogens.
• B) the R groups.
• C) the nitrogenous bases.
• D) alternating nitrogens and phosphates.
• E) sugars and phosphates.

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Definitions:

Imaginary Unit

A mathematical concept represented by \(i\), used to describe the square root of -1, fundamental in complex number theory.

Standard Form

In mathematics, standard form can refer to a way of writing numbers using the digits 0-9, with each digit having a place value. In the context of linear equations, it refers to Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are integers.

Complex Numbers

A number that can be expressed in the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers and i is the imaginary unit, satisfying the equation i^2 = -1.

Imaginary Unit

A mathematical constant represented as i, which is the square root of -1.