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Why were proteins and not DNA considered to carry the genetic information?
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∙ 11y ago
Because DNA is a much stable molecule than RNA. However, in many viruses genetic information is encoded in their RNA. Consequently, these viruses mutate at a very high rate and change constantly to avoid onslaught from the host's immune system. If the DNA were to mutate as rapidly as RNA, the life would not be as we know it.
M Mirza
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoProteins are made up of amino acids and amino acids and there are over 20 types of amino acids. DNA only has 4 or sometimes 5 nucleotides. Therefore, the scientists believed that since the body is so complex and that proteins can have a more advanced sequence, hereditary information was from proteins.
However, they were wrong as we now know :)
Altaf Hussain Bhatti
Because protein made RNA and rna is also type odo nucleic acid.
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∙ 13y agoDNA is made of proteins.
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∙ 13y agothe push-pull theory
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∙ 13y agobecause they siad to do that
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∙ 11y agoBEcause proteins can be quite complex! (;
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What are nucleic acids used for?
nucleic acids have the nucleotide base pair sequence which has a sugar and a phosphate backbone which are the building blocks of nucleic acids. which in turn constitutes our DNA. It has many uses as it has DNA which is considered as a hereditary material of humans and its proportion is maintained same in all the offsprings. Nucleic acids like DNA and RNA carry genetic instructions for making proteins and pass that information on to the next generation.
Rod shaped structure made of DNA?
Chromosomes are rod-shaped structures made of coiled DNA and proteins. They carry genetic information and are found in the nucleus of most living cells.
Rod shaped bodies that carry genetic info?
The bodies that carry genetic information are rod shaped, not red. These bodies are referred to as DNA, which is deoxyribonucleic acid.
What two biomolecules can carry the genetic information for a virus?
DNA and RNA. Viruses that use RNA often have to have enzymes that convert the RNA to DNA.
Do proteins carry the genetic code?
No. Genetic codes are found on DNA or RNA. These code for the creation of proteins - and all products which determine the structure and function of an organism.
Why were proteins and DNA considered to carry the genetic information?
BEcause proteins can be quite complex! (;
What two biomolecules can carry the genetic information for the virus?
nucleic acids and proteins
What is the chromosome is?
Chromosomes are structures composed of DNA and proteins. They carry the genetic information of the cell. In eukaryotic cells they are located in the nucleus.
What is road shaped bodies that carry genetic information?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) are vaugely road-shaped and carry genetic information.
What organic compounds store and transmit genetic information?
Nucleic acids are carbon compounds that store and transmit genetic information. They include:Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)Ribonucleic acid (messenger,transfer) (RNA)proteins (in the case of prions)carbon hydrates
What are codons that do not carry information for making proteins called?
Codons that do not carry information for making proteins are called non-sense codons.
Does DNA carry genetic information?
rna
Do all chromosomes carry the same information?
Yes. all cells carry out genetic information.
Do proteins contain genetic information of the cell?
No, DNA and RNA carry hereditary information.
Genetic materials that carry information about the organism?
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Chromosomes are made of this material?
Chromosomes are made up of DNA and proteins. The chromosomes help to carry the genetic information throughout the body. There are 23 pairs of chromosomes in the human body.
Do the human sperm and egg cell each normally carry one third of the genetic information of the potential offspring?
No - they carry half of the genetic information. The new offspring will have half their genetic information from each parent. Therefore sperm and egg cells carry half the amount of genetic material found in normal cells.
