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Loren Booda
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Given high and approximately equal concentrations of nucleotides Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine and Thymine in aqueous solution, how readily could a simple DNA molecule form there?
Nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA. They are small molecules that contain a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base. The four different nitrogenous bases found in nucleotides are adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine.
Nucleotides bond together through covalent bonds to form long chains, which are then arranged in a double helix structure to create DNA. The specific sequence of nucleotides determines the genetic information of an organism.
DNA carries the genetic instructions for the development, functioning, and reproduction of all living organisms. It is responsible for determining an organism's traits and characteristics.
DNA replication is the process by which cells copy their genetic information before cell division. It begins with the unwinding of the double helix structure and the separation of the two DNA strands. Each strand then serves as a template for the synthesis of a new complementary strand, resulting in two identical DNA molecules.
Mutations are changes in the genetic sequence of DNA. They can occur spontaneously or be caused by external factors such as radiation or chemicals. Depending on the type and location of the mutation, it can have no effect, a beneficial effect, or a harmful effect on an organism.