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What is sugar?
A pentagon-shaped component of the RNA & DNA nucleotide.
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What is DNA
A double helix is usually formed by this biomolecule.
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What is the 5' end?
The top of the sugar connected to the phosphate group.
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What is the phosphate group?
The collection of phosphorus, hydroxide, & oxygen.
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What is the base?
The nitrogenous component connected to the 1' end of the sugar.
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What is the 3' end?
The bottom of the sugar where the hydroxyl group connects.
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