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7.3.4 DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and other naturally occurring polymers
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DNA is a natural polymer

DNA is a natural polymer

DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid. It is a large molecule and a naturally occurring polymer found in living organisms and viruses. Most DNA molecules consist of two chains, each made from a sequence of discrete nucleotide units, although some DNA molecules are single-stranded.

7.3.4 DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and other naturally occurring polymers Lesson

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Step-by-step lessons on AQA GCSE Chemistry 7.3.4 DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and other naturally occurring polymers. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Nail the core quantitative topics — moles, balancing equations and calculations — early on, since they underpin higher-tier questions across every paper and topic.

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