Chemistry In Context
Chemistry In Context
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ISBN: 9781259638145
Author: Fahlman, Bradley D., Purvis-roberts, Kathleen, Kirk, John S., Bentley, Anne K., Daubenmire, Patrick L., ELLIS, Jamie P., Mury, Michael T., American Chemical Society
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 13.4, Problem 13.9YT
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: How many different four-base sequences would result if suppose the four sequential base pairs that the DNA code used instead of a triplet-base code has to be found.

Concept Introduction:

  • • DNA is the abbreviation term of “Deoxyribonucleic Acid”. It is a complex molecule found in all living things.
  • • The primary function of DNA is to store and transmit genetic information.
  • • A base is nitrogen containing heterocyclic compound which is found in DNA
  • • There are mainly four nitrogen bases in DNA.
  1. (1) Adenine
  2. (2) Guanine
  3. (3) Cytosine
  4. (4) Thymine

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