Bases in Nucleic Acids That Form the Basis of a Code
DNA and RNA store genetic information using nitrogenous bases that form the basis of the genetic code.
The sequence of these bases encodes instructions for building proteins.
DNA vs. RNA
The Four Nitrogenous Bases of DNA
DNA contains four nitrogenous bases:
Adenine (A)
Thymine (T)
Cytosine (C)
Guanine (G)
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How does increasing the G–C content of a DNA region affect its physical properties?
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Introduction to Nucleic Acids
DNA and RNA are the fundamental molecules that carry genetic information in all living organisms. They form the basis of a universal code that dictates everything from cellular functions to physical traits.
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is a double-stranded molecule that stores genetic information
RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) is a single-stranded molecule that helps convert genetic information into proteins
DefinitionNucleic AcidsLarge biomolecules that store and transmit genetic information, consisting of long chains of nucleotides.
AnalogyThink of DNA as a master blueprint and RNA as a working copy used by construction workers (ribosomes) to build a house (protein).