The linking number is a topological property of DNA. A linking number is a sum of twists and writhes. The number of times one strand of DNA turned around another […]
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“Topoisomerase is a class of enzymes that helps in winding and unwinding of DNA. Three forms of DNA are most prevalent in nature: circular, linear and supercoiled.” Circular DNA is
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“Organelle like mitochondria and chloroplast have their own genome and are known as cytoplasmic or extrachromosomal DNA. When genes are inherited from the DNA present in the cytoplasm, is known
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“A non-mendelian pattern of inheritance governed by the DNA present in the cytoplasm is known as extrachromosomal inheritance or cytoplasmic inheritance.” Our genetic material- DNA has arranged on chromosomes. It
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“A mutation is a change or alteration that occurs in a DNA, gene, or chromosome by intrinsic or extrinsic factors such as an error in replication or exposure to UV
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“VDJ recombination is a crucial process to produce various types of antibodies against antigens. Explore the structure of an antibody and learn about the concept of VDJ recombination.” Antibody diversity
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