Components of DNA | Biochemistry
The following components of deoxyribonucleotide (DNA) have been described: 1. A Five Carbon Ring 2. Nitrogenous Base 3. A Phosphate Group. 1. A Five Carbon Ring: Deoxyribose is a pentose sugar consisting of five carbon atoms. The first and fourth carbon atoms of this sugar combine with one oxygen atom and form a ring. The fifth atom (5') forms –CH2 [...]