Essentials of Genetics (9th Edition) - Standalone book
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ISBN: 9780134047799
Author: William S. Klug, Michael R. Cummings, Charlotte A. Spencer, Michael A. Palladino
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 9, Problem 28PDQ
One of the most common spontaneous lesions that occurs in DNA under physiological conditions is the hydrolysis of the amino group of cytosine, converting it to uracil. What would be the effect on DNA structure if a uracil group replaced cytosine?
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23. Why is Tm related to base composition?
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