BIOLOGY DNA NOTES
Date Submitted: 09/10/2006 00:24:56
Category: / Science & Technology / Biology
Length: 7 pages (1847 words)
Category: / Science & Technology / Biology
Length: 7 pages (1847 words)
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1.<Tab/>Structure and function of DNA .
a.<Tab/>DNA is a complex biological polymer known as a nucleic acid.
b.<Tab/>It is made up of small units called nucleotides.
i.<Tab/>Which is composed of deoxyribose (a simple sugar)
ii.<Tab/> phosphate group
iii.<Tab/> nitrogen base
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…in death.
SECTION REVIEW QUESTIONS.
1)<Tab/>What is a mutation?
2)<Tab/>Describe how point mutations and frameshift mutations effect the synthesis of proteins.
3)<Tab/>Describe four kinds of chromosomal mutations.
4)<Tab/>Why do you think a low level of mutation might be advantageous to a species, while a high level of mutation might be disadvantageous?
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