DNA and Genetic Information

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DNA is the genetic material.

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DNA carries genetic information and is responsible for inheritance.

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Griffith's experiment

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Griffith's experiment demonstrated the process of transformation in bacteria.

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Avery, McLeod, and McCarty's contribution

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They identified DNA as the transforming substance in Griffith's experiment.

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Structure of DNA

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DNA is a double helix made up of nucleotides.

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Nucleotide components

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Nucleotides consist of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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Nitrogenous bases in DNA

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The bases are adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G).

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DNA replication

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DNA replication is the process of making a copy of DNA.

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Role of enzymes in DNA replication

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Enzymes help in unwinding the DNA and adding new nucleotides.

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DNA packaging

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DNA is packed into chromosomes to fit inside the cell nucleus.

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Importance of DNA replication

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DNA replication ensures that each new cell receives a complete set of genetic information.