Summary 10.2 Structure and Function of DNA - Microbiology | OpenStax openstax.org
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DNA is a complex nucleic acid that contains genetic information and has been extensively studied by scientists, resulting in significant advancements in biotechnology and medicine.
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- DNA is a nucleic acid composed of nucleotides.
- DNA structure consists of a five-carbon sugar (deoxyribose), a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
- Adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G) are the nitrogenous bases in DNA.
- DNA forms a double helix structure with two antiparallel strands.
- DNA replication ensures each daughter cell receives a copy of the DNA.
- DNA can be denatured and renatured for manipulation in the laboratory.
- Contributions from various scientists, including women scientists like Rosalind Franklin and Barbara McClintock, were crucial in understanding DNA structure.
- DNA structure and function have led to advancements in biotechnology and medicine.
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DNA is a nucleic acid with nucleotides, including deoxyribose, phosphate, and four bases. The double helix structure stores genetic information. Scientists made significant contributions to understanding DNA, leading to advancements in biotechnology and medicine.
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DNA is a nucleic acid composed of nucleotides, including deoxyribose, a phosphate group, and four nitrogenous bases: adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine. These bases form complementary pairs, with nucleotides joined by phosphodiester bonds to create a sugar-phosphate backbone. DNA's double helix structure allows for genetic information storage and transmission. DNA replication ensures each daughter cell receives a copy. Scientists like Chargaff, Pauling, Franklin, Watson, and Crick, along with women scientists Franklin and McClintock, made significant contributions to understanding DNA. This knowledge has led to advancements in biotechnology and medicine.
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This section discusses the structure and function of DNA. DNA is a nucleic acid composed of nucleotides, which consist of deoxyribose, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base. The nitrogenous bases in DNA are adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine. These bases form complementary pairs: A with T and C with G. Nucleotides are joined by phosphodiester bonds to form a sugar-phosphate backbone. DNA is a double helix with antiparallel strands. Its structure allows for genetic information storage and transmission. DNA replication ensures each daughter cell receives a copy of DNA. DNA can be denatured and renatured for laboratory manipulation. The discovery of DNA structure involved contributions from scientists like Chargaff, Pauling, Franklin, Watson, and Crick. Women scientists like Franklin and McClintock also contributed significantly to genetics. Understanding DNA has led to advancements in biotechnology and medicine.
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In this section of the OpenStax Microbiology textbook, the structure and function of DNA are discussed. DNA is a nucleic acid composed of nucleotides, which are made up of a five-carbon sugar called deoxyribose, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base. The nitrogenous bases in DNA are adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G). These bases form complementary base pairs, with A pairing with T and C pairing with G. The nucleotides in DNA are joined together by phosphodiester bonds to form a sugar-phosphate backbone. The DNA molecule is a double helix, with two strands that are antiparallel to each other. The structure of DNA allows for the storage and transmission of genetic information. DNA replication is the process by which a cell makes a duplicate copy of its DNA, ensuring that each daughter cell receives one copy of the DNA. DNA can also be denatured and renatured, allowing for the manipulation of DNA in the laboratory. The discovery of the structure of DNA was a collaborative effort, with contributions from scientists such as Erwin Chargaff, Linus Pauling, Rosalind Franklin, James Watson, and Francis Crick. However, it is important to recognize the contributions of women scientists like Rosalind Franklin and Barbara McClintock, who made significant discoveries in the field of genetics. The understanding of DNA structure and function has paved the way for advancements in biotechnology and medicine.