The Building Blocks of DNA are ________

Question

The building blocks of DNA are ________.
A) amino acids
B) carbohydrates
C) enzymes
D) nucleotides
E) lipids

Accepted Answer

DNA is made up of nucleotides, which consist of a sugar molecule, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, carbohydrates are made up of sugars, enzymes are proteins that catalyze chemical reactions, and lipids are a diverse group of molecules that include fats and oils.