What is the basic structure of DNA?

DNA is made up of two strands that form a double helix structure. DNA is comprised of four different nucleotides, all made up of a sugar and phosphate group and one of four bases - A, T, C or G. These bases pair up by complementary base pairing - A pairs with T and C pairs with G

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