DNA: The Genetic Material PDF
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DNA structure
genetic material
replication
molecular genetics
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This textbook excerpt covers fundamental concepts in molecular genetics, including the discovery of DNA as the genetic material through experiments by Griffith, Avery, Hershey, and Chase. It outlines the basic structure of DNA, the process of semiconservative replication, and the central dogma of molecular biology: DNA codes for RNA, which guides protein synthesis. The text also discusses gene regulation and mutations.
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