DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the molecule that carries genetic instructions for the development and functioning of all known living organisms. It's often called the "blueprint of life"!
Structure of DNA
- Double Helix: DNA consists of two strands that coil around each other like a twisted ladder
- Nucleotides: Each strand is made up of smaller units called nucleotides
- Sugar-Phosphate Backbone: The sides of the ladder are made of alternating sugar and phosphate molecules