Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781305961135
Author: Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Owen M. McDougal
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 14, Problem 1RE
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Interpretation:

The genetic material of viruses is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Deoxyribonucleic acid is made up of two chains that form a double helix structure. DNA is used in the development, growth, reproduction, and functioning of a living organism.

Ribonucleic acid is a polymeric molecule, which is used in coding, decoding, and regulation and explains the nature of genes.

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Answer to Problem 1RE

Solution: Some viruses contain DNA and some viruses contain RNA and, in a few cases, the viral genome is single-stranded.

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Viruses are nanoparticles, which are made up of nucleic acid and proteins. The nucleic acid that may be single-stranded or double-stranded contains a chromosome, in which the core of the genetic material DNA and RNA is present and it is placed within the protein, which simulates only in an affected host cell.

Conclusion

DNA and RNA are the core of the genetic material of viruses and, in some cases, the nucleic acid of the virus is single stranded or double stranded.

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