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Chapter-05 Note on DNA and RNA

BOOK TITLE: Manual of Cornea

Author
1. Gnanadoss A Samuel
ISBN
9788184481945
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10464_5
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2008
Pages
6
Author Affiliations
1. Arasan Eye Hospital, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital, Kirumampakkam, Puducherry, Aarupadaiveedu Medical College, Puducherry, India
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Abstract

Importance of genetics and heredity cannot be over emphasised in modern days. This chapter explains the composition of chromosomes and the formation of DNA. Replication of DNA and RNA formation is explained in simple terms. Diagrams are provided. The concept of pseudogenes is explained. Various terms used in genetics pertinent to ophthalmologists are explained at the end of this chapter.

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