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Label the parts of the DNA in the diagram given below. Explain the structure briefly.

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(i) DNA molecule consists of two polynucleotide chains.
(ii) These chains form a double helix structure with two strands which run anti-parallel to one another.
(iii) Nitrogenous bases in the centre are linked to sugar-phosphate units which form the backbone of the DNA.
(iv ) Pairing between the nitrogenous bases is very specific and is always between purine and pytimidone linked by hydrogen bonds .
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