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Genetic Material
Genetic material is the hereditary information encoded in molecules called nucleic acids, which are responsible for the transmission of traits from one generation to the next. There are two main types of nucleic acids: deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA). In some viruses, such as retroviruses, RNA serves as the primary genetic material. These…
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Oligonucleotides
Oligonucleotides are short sequences of nucleotides, which are the building blocks of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid). Oligonucleotides typically consist of 10 to 30 nucleotides, though their size can vary. They are widely used in molecular biology, genetics, and biotechnology due to their versatility and ability to interact specifically with DNA or RNA…