Molecular structure of DNA. The basic unit of DNA is the nucleotide, consisting of a phosphate group, a sugar molecule (deoxyribose) and one of four nucleobases (also known as bases): adenine (A), thymine (T), guanine (G) or cytosine (C).
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According to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the following are the 23 highest-paying jobs that require only an associate's degree. Each has a median annual salary of at least $51,000. Many of the jobs on this list are in the fields of health care, technology, or skilled labor.