Epigenetic Biomarker Discovery 1 - Image Index | 20 Ways AI is Advancing Biomarker Discovery in Healthcare The Building Blocks of Life: A Closer Look at the DNA Double Helix: A DNA double helix structure, which is the fundamental building block of life. The structure is made up of two complementary strands of nucleotides that are twisted together in a spiral fashion. Each nucleotide is composed of three components: a sugar molecule called deoxyribose, a phosphate group, and one of four nitrogenous bases - adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C), and thymine (T). The sequence of these nitrogenous bases determines the genetic information encoded in the DNA molecule. In this image, the DNA double helix is represented as a twisted ladder-like structure with each rung representing a pair of nucleotides. The background of the image is dark blue, which helps to highlight the colorful and intricate details of the DNA molecule. Overall, the image provides a visually striking representation of the molecular structure that underlies all life on Earth.
