Botany-DNA Structure
NEET Botany DNA Structure MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 12
In the diagram shown above, which component of the DNA structure is directly responsible for the acidic nature of DNA?
A
Phosphate group
B
Nitrogenous base
C
Deoxyribose sugar
D
Hydrogen bond
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The phosphate moiety present at the 5'-end of the DNA contributes to the acidic nature of DNA, as noted in the NCERT context.
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