Explain why proteins were initially hypothesized to be the genetic material instead of DNA. What will be an ideal response?


Genes were known to control the synthesis of proteins, so perhaps genes were proteins. In addition, the
large numbers of the 20 kinds of amino acids gave proteins the diversity and complexity that would be
necessary for genes to have.

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Mitochondria and chloroplasts of eukaryotic cells are very similar to prokaryotes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Cancer patients cells are removed and a new gene is introduced into their _____________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)

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