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    What did Griffith's experiment demonstrate?

    Transformation of non-virulent bacteria into virulent strains.

    What is the role of DNA according to Avery's work?

    It serves as the hereditary material.

    Where are nucleic acids found in eukaryotic cells?

    In the nucleus and organelles like mitochondria.

    How does the genome size of E. coli compare to that of humans?

    E. coli has a much smaller genome than humans.

    What are the four nucleotides in DNA?

    Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

    What type of bond links nucleotides in DNA?

    Phosphodiester bonds.

    What is Chargaff's rule?

    Adenine equals Thymine and Cytosine equals Guanine.

    What happens to DNA at its melting temperature (Tm)?

    The double helix separates into single strands.

    What is a nucleosome?

    A structure formed by DNA wrapped around histone proteins.

    How is the human genome organized?

    It consists of 46 chromosomes in diploid cells.

    What distinguishes eukaryotic chromosomes from prokaryotic ones?

    Eukaryotic chromosomes are linear and associated with histones.

    What is the significance of mitochondrial DNA?

    It is inherited maternally and codes for mitochondrial functions.

    What is the structure of DNA?

    A double helix formed by two antiparallel strands.

    What is the consequence of DNA's complementary base pairing?

    It allows for accurate replication and transcription.

    What is the function of the 5' and 3' ends of DNA?

    They define the directionality of the DNA strand.