Organic Chemistry III

Professor Carl C. Wamser

Chem 336 - Spring 2007

Chapter 28 Notes

Nucleic Acids

Nucleic Acids

Deoxyribose


The Nitrogen Bases


Nucleosides

Nucleotides

Polynucleotides - DNA and RNA


Base Pairing

Replication of DNA

Transcription of Genetic Information from DNA to RNA

Translation of the Genetic Information into Protein Biosynthesis

The Genetic Code

Why is the OH Missing in DNA?

DNA Sequencing