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  • Hydrogen Bonds: The Key to DNA's Structure - How DNA is Held Together
    The two sides of a DNA molecule are held together by hydrogen bonds.

    Here's a little more detail:

    * DNA structure: DNA is a double helix, meaning it consists of two strands that wrap around each other.

    * Nucleotides: Each strand is made up of nucleotides, which are composed of a sugar (deoxyribose), a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

    * Base pairing: The nitrogenous bases on the two strands pair up specifically: adenine (A) with thymine (T), and guanine (G) with cytosine (C).

    * Hydrogen bonds: These specific base pairs are held together by hydrogen bonds, which are weak but numerous, providing stability to the DNA double helix.

    Let me know if you want to dive deeper into the specifics of hydrogen bonding!

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