Key Concepts in DNA Transformation and Composition

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to DNA replication, transformation, and composition.

In order for DNA to be able to pass genetic information from gen to gen what must it be able to do?

Replicate, Contain and Delivier the Info, and Change/Evolve

Transform

The process by which something can change and pass on information to future generations.

Fredrick Griffith

A scientist known for his experiment demonstrating that R cells can be transformed into S cells.

Chargaff's Rules

The observation that the base composition of DNA varies between species, with A equal to T and G equal to C.

Radioactive Isotopes

Elements with different numbers of neutrons that are easier to track in biological studies.

Purine

A type of nitrogenous base with a double-ring structure, such as adenine and guanine.

Pyrimidine

A type of nitrogenous base with a single-ring structure, such as cytosine, thymine, and uracil.