Chapter Name : Molecular Basis Of Inheritance |
Sub Topic Code : 103_12_06_02_03 |
Topic Name : The Search For Genetic Materials |
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Sub Topic Name : Properties Of Genetic Materials (DNA Versus RNA) |
We learn about the criteria for a molecule to be a genetic material and why DNA is better than RNA on being a genetic material.
Understanding of the chemical structures of DNA and RNA.
Are there organisms with only RNA and no DNA?
Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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Catalysts | A substance that causes or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected. |
Gadgets | How it can be used |
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Encyclopedia | Read about the chemical differences between DNA and RNA and decide which is a better genetic material based on the properties. |
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Examples | Explainations |
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We learn that DNA is the basic genetic material that gets transferred and helps in genetic transformation. It is chosen over RNA as DNA is more chemically and structurally stable as compared to RNA.
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