http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/01/070121162811.htm
Summary: RNA plays an important role in synthesis in proteins and the building blocks in our bodies.The Human Genome Project identified about 34,000 genes responsible for producing proteins.Scientists have begun to see 'junk' DNA as having a very important function. Also the DHFR gene produces an enzme that controls thymine production,necessary in rapidly dividing cells.It also could help prevent the growth of neoplastic cancerous cells.
DNA/ RNA
What are the major functions of nucleic acids in the cell?
What are the differences in RNA and DNA?
List three things you learned from this article in your own words.
What impact would the absence of this organelle have on the cell?
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