Chemistry GCSE
Genetic information storage
What Genetic information storage means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Genetic information storage
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Reference: AQA
DNA is essential for life because it stores and transmits genetic information needed by living organisms.
Topics that use Genetic information storage
Related terms
- Complementary base pairing
- Macromolecules
- Polymer structure
- Biological importance of DNA
- Double helix
- Naturally occurring polymers
- Nucleotide monomers
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