In this article we will discuss about the replication of genetic RNA. Several viruses and bacteriophages contain single- or double-stranded RNA as their genetic material (Table 3.1). Replication of these RNA chromosomes occurs in the host cytoplasm following one of the two modes given below: (i) Direct use of RNA template for RNA synthesis (RNA […]
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4 Main Stages Involved in Synthesis of RNA | Nucleic Acids
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The following points highlight the four main stages involved in synthesis of RNA. The stages are: 1. Binding of RNA Polymerase to DNA 2. Initiation of Transcription 3. Elongation of RNA chain 4. Termination of Transcription. Stage # 1. Binding of RNA polymerase to DNA: RNA polymerase binds to the “promoter site” on the DNA […]
DNA Repair Synthesis | Macromolecules
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The below mentioned article provides a short note on DNA repair synthesis. Several types of damages, such as breakage in DNA strand, alteration of base pairs, cross linking of DNA with DNA or cross linking of DNA with proteins and pyrimidine dimer formation etc., may occur in chromosomes. These damages may be caused by mutagens […]