|The diagram shows part of a DNA molecule. DNA is a polymer. What is the evidence from the diagram that DNA is a polymer?

DNA is a polymer due to the fact it contains multiple repeating units (monomers). These monomers are known as nucleotides. Multiple nucleotides join together by phosphodiester bonds to form the polymer that is DNA.
Nucleotides are made from 3 components. A 5 carbon Ribose sugar, 1 of 4 nitrogenous organic bases (A, T, G and C) and a phosphate group.

JF
Answered by James F. Biology tutor

28700 Views

See similar Biology GCSE tutors

Related Biology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

What is the 'lock and key' hypothesis?


What are the differences between the nervous and endocrine systems in maintaining homeostasis?


Describe how deforestation is causing the change in the amounts of different gasses in the atmosphere


Explain the difference in function of auxins in plant shoots and roots.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning