Nucleic Acids and DNA Replication
Students examine the structure of DNA and RNA, and the process of semi-conservative DNA replication. The historical evidence for the semi-conservative model is also evaluated.
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Students examine the structure of DNA and RNA, and the process of semi-conservative DNA replication. The historical evidence for the semi-conservative model is also evaluated.
Key Questions
- What are the structural differences between DNA and RNA molecules?
- How does the structure of DNA make it suited to its function of storing genetic information?
- What is the role of DNA helicase and DNA polymerase in semi-conservative replication?
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