Molecular Biology
The Central Dogma
The central dogma of molecular biology describes the two-step process, transcription and translation, by which the information in…
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Molecular Biology
Packaging of DNA Helix in Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
Packaging in Prokaryotes: In prokaryotes like E. coli, a well-defined nucleus is absent. So, DNA (carrying negative charge)…
July 14, 2021 · Rajil TL
Molecular Biology
Hoogsteen and reverse Hoogsteen base pairs
The A·U (or A·T) Hoogsteen pair is a well-known type of base pair (bp), named after the scientist…
July 14, 2021 · Rajil TL
Molecular Biology
Franklin’s X-Ray Crystallography Experiments
Refractions & Reflections on the Nature of Science Regular substances like crystals diffract X-rays in characteristic patterns according to…
July 14, 2021 · Rajil TL
Molecular Biology
The Watson-Crick Model of DNA (1953)
Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) is a double-stranded, helical molecule. It consists of two sugar-phosphate backbones on the outside, held together by hydrogen bonds between…
July 14, 2021 · Rajil TL
Molecular Biology
Chargaff’s Rule of Base Pairing
The rules of base pairing (or nucleotide pairing) are: This is consistent with there not being enough space…
July 14, 2021 · Rajil TL
Molecular Biology
History of DNA Models
Up until James Watson and Francis Crick’s experiments, we had very little understanding of exactly what made living…
July 14, 2021 · Rajil TL
Molecular Biology
DNA Strand Diagram
The below mentioned article provides a diagram of DNA strand. (a) DNA is made up of two polynucleotide…
July 14, 2021 · Rajil TL
Molecular Biology
Secondary Structure of DNA and RNA
Secondary Structure of Deoxyribonucleic Acids: Some observations made on deoxyribonucleic acids in solution suggested that DNA molecules —…
July 14, 2021 · Rajil TL
Molecular Biology
What is a Phosphodiester bond?
A phospodiester bond is a covalent bond in which a phosphate group joins adjacent carbons through ester linkages.…
July 14, 2021 · Rajil TL