Molecular Genetics Flashcards

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What is mitochondrial DNA

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another source of DNA which is only passed down through the mom and is found in all cells

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What is DNA made of

A

Sugar
Phosphate
Nitrogen Base

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What is a nitrogen base

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held by hydrogen bonds
DNA: T&A C&G
RNA: U&A C&G

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What is Chargaff’s rule

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T&A and C&G are always in the same proportions

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who discovered DNA

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Franklin

Watson and Crick took credit for it

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