Reposted from @molecule_of_the_day (@get_regrann) - Deoxyribose is a white solid that is very soluble in water 💧. This 5-carbon sugar molecule has a crucial role in almost all living organisms. The DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule 🧬, which is the main repository of genetic information in life, consists of a long chain of deoxyribose-containing units called nucleotides, linked via phosphate groups. Essentially, deoxyribose forms the sugar-phosphate backbone of the DNA molecule. In living organisms 👨, DNA has a double-helix structure, almost like a twisted ladder, and it is typically packed with ribonucleotides and proteins into a compact structure called chromosomes that reside in the cell nucleus 🔬. DNA is like a set of blueprints coding for all structural proteins, enzymes, hormones and other substances that are important for the organism. Thanks 🙏 anonymous for the suggestion! The molecular structure was created using ChemDoodle. Be sure to follow them at @ichemlabs! #dna #deoxyribose #live #organisms #body #human #life #genes #genetics #doublehelix #proteins #enzymes #hormones #polymer #sugar #photooftheday #chemistry #art #molecule - #regrann (en Time Traveler Technologies Ltd.) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3WKxUSFhm0/?igshid=1881srubx03ee