HBIO370

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DNA is very __________.

stable

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RNA is on the __________ side.

delicate

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A synonymous/silent mutation means the codon is changed but the __________ remains the same.

amino acid (AA)

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DNA is very __________.

stable. DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, has a double-helix structure that is resilient to chemical and thermal changes, allowing it to maintain its integrity over time.

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RNA is on the __________ side.

delicate. RNA, or ribonucleic acid, is single-stranded and more susceptible to degradation by enzymes and environmental factors, which makes it less stable than DNA.

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A synonymous/silent mutation means the codon is changed but the __________ remains the same.

amino acid (AA). In a synonymous mutation, although the sequence of nucleotides in the DNA or RNA changes, the resulting amino acid sequence is not altered due to the redundancy in the genetic code.

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