{"id":147899,"date":"2022-03-20T05:18:18","date_gmt":"2022-03-19T23:48:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/molecular-basis-of-inheritance-importance-of-dna-rna-and-genetic-code\/"},"modified":"2022-12-20T16:21:34","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T10:51:34","slug":"molecular-basis-of-inheritance-importance-of-dna-rna-and-genetic-code","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/molecular-basis-of-inheritance\/","title":{"rendered":"Molecular Basis of Inheritance &#8211; Importance of DNA, RNA and Genetic Code"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' style='display:block'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/molecular-basis-of-inheritance\/#Why_is_DNA_Important_in_the_Molecular_Basis_of_Inheritance\" title=\"Why is DNA Important in the Molecular Basis of Inheritance?\">Why is DNA Important in the Molecular Basis of Inheritance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/molecular-basis-of-inheritance\/#How_is_a_Polynucleotide_Formed_by_Joining_Nucleotides\" title=\"How is a Polynucleotide Formed by Joining Nucleotides?\">How is a Polynucleotide Formed by Joining Nucleotides?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/molecular-basis-of-inheritance\/#Genetic_Code\" title=\"Genetic Code\">Genetic Code<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_DNA_Important_in_the_Molecular_Basis_of_Inheritance\"><\/span>Why is DNA Important in the Molecular Basis of Inheritance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>DNA is important in the molecular basis of inheritance because it is the molecule that carries the genetic information. Genes are located on chromosomes, and chromosomes are made of DNA. DNA is passed from parents to their offspring, and the genetic information it carries determines the characteristics of the offspring.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-147898 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/molecular-basis-of-inheritance-importance-of-dna-rna-and-genetic-code.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"606\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/molecular-basis-of-inheritance-importance-of-dna-rna-and-genetic-code.jpg?v=1647733694 606w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/molecular-basis-of-inheritance-importance-of-dna-rna-and-genetic-code-300x212.jpg?v=1647733694 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_a_Polynucleotide_Formed_by_Joining_Nucleotides\"><\/span>How is a Polynucleotide Formed by Joining Nucleotides?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A polynucleotide is formed by joining nucleotides. A nucleotide is composed of a nitrogenous base, a five-carbon sugar, and a phosphate group. The nitrogenous base is either adenine, cytosine, guanine, thymine, or uracil. The sugar is either ribose or deoxyribose. The phosphate group is attached to the sugar.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Genetic_Code\"><\/span>Genetic Code<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The genetic code is the sequence of codons, which are the building blocks of DNA. These codons are translated into proteins, which are the basic components of all living cells. The genetic code is passed from parents to their children, and is the blueprint for the development and function of all living things.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why is DNA Important in the Molecular Basis of Inheritance? 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