Chapter 26, Problem 26.53AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The explanation corresponding to the fact that the treatment of DNA with $0.5M$ $\text{NaOH}$ at $26°\text{C}$ gives no reaction whereas, if RNA is subjected to the same conditions, it is rapidly cleaved into mononucleotide $2-$ and $3-$ phosphates is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid, is a biological macromolecule. DNA contains double helical strands along with the complementary base pairs. The four complementary bases of DNA are adenine (A), thymine (T), guanine (G) and cytosine (C).

RNA stands for ribonucleic acid. The four complementary bases of RNA are adenine (A), uracil (U), guanine (G) and cytosine (C). Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is responsible for the synthesis of the molecules that carry out essential cellular functions.