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Which of the following best describes what DNA stands for?
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7. DNA and Chromosome Structure
DNA as the Genetic Material
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In the context of DNA as the genetic material, DNA belongs to which class of biological macromolecules?
A
Carbohydrate
B
Lipid
C
Nucleic acid
D
Protein
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Recall the four major classes of biological macromolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
Understand that DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is composed of nucleotide monomers, which include a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
Recognize that nucleotides are the building blocks of nucleic acids, which are responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information.
Identify that DNA, being made up of nucleotides, belongs to the class of macromolecules called nucleic acids.
Conclude that among the options given, DNA is classified as a nucleic acid, not a carbohydrate, lipid, or protein.
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