Chapter 1. DNA Chemistry and Biology

  1. Charles R. Cantor,
  2. Cassandra L. Smith

Published Online: 20 JUN 2002

DOI: 10.1002/0471220566.ch1

Book Title

Genomics: The Science and Technology Behind the Human Genome Project

Genomics: The Science and Technology Behind the Human Genome Project

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How to Cite

Cantor, C. R. and Smith, C. L. (2002) DNA Chemistry and Biology, in Genomics: The Science and Technology Behind the Human Genome Project, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, USA. doi: 10.1002/0471220566.ch1

Author Information

  1. Center for Advanced Biotechnology, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 20 JUN 2002
  2. Published Print: 2 FEB 1999

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780471599081

Online ISBN: 9780471220565

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Keywords:

  • DNA chemistry;
  • DNA biology;
  • covalent structure;
  • double helical structure;
  • methylated bases;
  • plasticity;
  • DNA synthesis;
  • chemical reagents;
  • genome sizes;
  • gene number

Summary

DNA is one of the fundamental molecules of all life as we know it. Yet many of the features of DNA as described in more elementary sources are incorrect or at least misleading. Here a brief but fairly rigorous overview is presented. Special stress is given to try to clarify any misconceptions the reader has based on prior introductions to this material.

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