1. Principles of Genetics Book: Snustad and Simmons, 4th ed. (new edition) Professor: John C. Larkin 2. Contact Information: John C. Larkin Office: 316 Life Sciences Office…
4 Nucleic Acids and the Origin of Life 4.1 What Are the Chemical Structures and Functions of Nucleic Acids? Nucleic acids are macromolecules, polymers specialized for the…
1. 1 2. NUCLEIC ACIDS: • Are biological molecules essential for known forms of life on earth • They include DNA and RNA • Discovered by Friedrich Miescher in 1869 •…
Slide 1Points to Ponder What are three functions of DNA? Review DNA and RNA structure. What are the 3 types of RNA and what are their functions? Compare and contrast the…
1.DNA: Structure and Replication - 1We have briefly discussed that DNA is the genetic molecule of life. In eukaryoticorganisms DNA (along with its histone proteins) is found…
Slide 1Connect! Why does DNA remain in the nucleus? What are the two jobs of DNA? Slide 2 Putting it Together: DNA Functions Slide 3 Genes are Chemical Instructions A gene…