#structural biochemistry

[the-art-of-medicine]

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) - double-stranded nucleic acid containing the genetic information of a living thing. It is essential for the cell growth, division, and function of an organism.

DNA Structure

DNA is composed of two twisted strands that form a helix. Each of these strands consists of alternating: 

Phosphate (PO4) 

Pentose sugar (2-deoxyribose), 

Attached on the sugar is a nitrogenous base, either: 

Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, or Cytosine. 

In DNA, these bases pair: 

Adenine pairs with Thymine 

Guanine with Cytosine

Hence, DNA is a ladder-like helical structure.

[mendelianslip]

Dr Mike Tyka, a structural biochemist at the University of Washington, makes metal sculptures of proteins in his spare time.

[mcatandme]

hey baby hey!

Guess who survived midterms? :)