Molecular Basis of Inheritance

  • Question 1
    CBSEENBI12000267

    Name the genetic material for majority of organisms.

    Solution
    DNA (Deoxyribose nucleic acid)
    Question 2
    CBSEENBI12000268

    List the function of RNA.

    Solution
    Functions of RNA
    RNA acts as genetic material in viruses
    It also functions as an adapter and messenger 
    It also acts as a catalytic molecule and catalyses various biochemical reactions.
    Question 3
    CBSEENBI12000269

    How many nucleotides are present in a bacteriophage ϕ x 174.

    Solution
    5386
    Question 4
    CBSEENBI12000270

    List the number of base pairs in :

    (i) lambda bacteriophage

    (ii) E.coli and

    (iii) haploid content of human DNA.

    Solution
    (i) 48502 bp
    (ii) 4.6 x 106 bp and
    (iii) 3.3 x 109 bp.

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