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DNA: Notes on DNA | Nucleic Acid

The below mentioned article provides a note on DNA:- 1. DNA Chemistry 2. DNA Replication 3. Carrier of Genetic Informa­tion. DNA Chemistry: DNA is found to consist of thread-like particles of high molecular weight in isolated condition. A number of units called nucleotides become linked together and form the nucleic acid. A nucleotide is composed of a molecule of Pentose [...]

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Mutation: Definition, Detection and Types | Genetics

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Mutation 2. History of Mutation 3. Aniridia in Man 4. Detection 5. Types. Contents: Definition of Mutation History of Mutation Aniridia in Man as a Case of Mutation Detection of Mutation Types of Mutation 1. Definition of Mutation: Heredity results accurate reproduction of genes. During cell-division the chromo­somes divide to [...]

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Ecology: Definition, Scope and History | Biology

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Ecology 2. Study of Ecology 3. History 4. Branches 5. Scope. Definition of Ecology: Ecology is a Greek word which means the study of the habitation of living organisms (oikos=habitation, logos=discourse). The word ecology has been defined variously by different authors. Some prefer to define it as “scientific natural history” [...]

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