Molecular basis of inheritance
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The question is asking about the molecular mechanisms that underlie heredity in living organisms. This typically includes concepts like DNA structure, replication, transcription, translation, and how genes are passed from one generation to the next.
Answer
DNA and RNA transmit genetic information through replication, transcription, and translation.
The molecular basis of inheritance involves the processes through which DNA and RNA transmit genetic information from one generation to the next, involving replication, transcription, and translation.
Answer for screen readers
The molecular basis of inheritance involves the processes through which DNA and RNA transmit genetic information from one generation to the next, involving replication, transcription, and translation.
More Information
The understanding of DNA's double helix in 1953 was crucial for realizing how genetic information is stored and passed along. The Central Dogma of molecular biology describes the flow of genetic information as DNA to RNA to protein, highlighting these processes' importance.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse the flow of genetic information, particularly confusing the processes of transcription (DNA to RNA) and translation (RNA to protein).
Sources
- Chapter 5- Molecular Basis of Inheritance - NCERT - ncert.nic.in
- Molecular Basis of Inheritance - DNA, RNA and Genetic Code - byjus.com
- Unit 6: The Molecular Basis Of Inheritance - Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
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