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To explain: The way in which the structure of DNA underlies different aspects of its functions.

Introduction: DNA stands for “Deoxyribonucleic acid”. It is a nucleic acid present in most eukaryotes. A nucleic acid is a polymer present in the organisms and is made up of various subunits of nucleotide. A nucleotide that forms DNA is composed of three units. These units are “a pentose sugar, nitrogenous bases, and a phosphate group.” DNA is a “double-stranded” molecule. DNA is a complex molecule that stores all the genetic information.

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