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Explain the double helix structure of DNA molecule.

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(i) The structure of DNA molecule resembles a spirally twisted ladder.
(ii) Each strand of ladder is made up to pentose sugar and phosphate arranged alternatively.
(iii) There are two types of nitrogenous bases namely purines and pyrimidines.
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