Is DNA single stranded?

1 Answer
Jan 28, 2016

No, it is double stranded.

Explanation:

DNA comprises two long strings of nucleotides. They are wound in a double helix structure, similar to a spiral staircase.

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Each strand has a "backbone" made of sugar (deoxyribose) and phosphate groups. Attached to each strand are nitrogenous bases (adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine).

RNA, on the other hand, is single stranded.