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| − | The linear arrangement of phosphates and sugar molecules in a DNA or RNA strand. | + | 1) The series of [[vertebrae]], separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate [[animal]]s. |
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| + | 2) In reference to [[DNA]], backbone refers to the linear arrangement of phosphates and sugar molecules in a DNA or RNA strand. | ||
Latest revision as of 20:34, 11 March 2016
1) The series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals.
2) In reference to DNA, backbone refers to the linear arrangement of phosphates and sugar molecules in a DNA or RNA strand.