DNA as Genetic Material

• DNA carries and transmits genetic information from one generation to the next. This process is essential for the inheritance of traits and characteristics from parents to offspring. The information stored in DNA determines an organism՚s genetic makeup, influencing its development, structure, and function.

Experimental proof of DNA as genetic material

Griffith՚s Transformation Experiment (1928)

• Griffith՚s experiment aimed to investigate the transfer of genetic m…

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Nucleotide and Its Types

• A nucleotide is the basic building block of nucleic acids, which include DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid). Nucleotides play a fundamental role in carrying and transmitting genetic information in living organisms. Each nucleotide consists of three main components: Nitrogenous Base, Pentose sugar and Phosphate group.
• Nitrogenous bases are heterocyclic organic molecules that contain nitrogen and are a fundamental component of nucleotides, w…

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