The Building Blocks of DNA are the ________

Question

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

Accepted Answer

The building blocks of DNA are nucleotides, which are made up 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 molecules that catalyze biochemical reactions, and lipids are fats and oils. Only nucleotides contain the necessary components for the formation of DNA strands.