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Molecular Basis of Inheritance
Question
Name the genetic material for majority of organisms.
Solution
DNA (Deoxyribose nucleic acid)
Question
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
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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