A scientist isolates the DNA genome from a virus. She attempts to carry out a melting analysis but finds only 10% hypochromicity. (a) Suggest an explanation for the low value. (b) Why do you think she finds this much?

A scientist isolates the DNA genome from a virus. She attempts to carry out a melting analysis but finds only 10% hypochromicity. (a) Suggest an explanation for the low value. (b) Why do you think she finds this much?

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Michael Cummings

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Chapter8: The Structure, Replication, And Chromosomal Organization Of Dna

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 17QP: Chemical analysis shows that a nucleic acid sample contains A, U, C, and G. Is this DNA or RNA? Why?

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A scientist isolates the DNA genome from a virus. She attempts to
carry out a melting analysis but finds only 10% hypochromicity.
(a) Suggest an explanation for the low value.
(b) Why do you think she finds this much?

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