Explain Why GC-Rich DNA Requires a Higher Temperature to Denture

question 59

Essay

Explain why GC-rich DNA requires a higher temperature to denture or melt than AT-rich DNA and hypothesize as to why the GC content of chromosomes in microorganisms from different environments varies widely.

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Definitions:

Adaptation

The process by which organisms adjust to new environments or changes in their current environment to survive and reproduce.

Maintenance

The process of preserving something so that it continues to function or remain in good condition.

Four Horsemen

A metaphor describing the four communication styles that, according to Dr. John Gottman, can predict the end of a relationship: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling.

Apocalypse

A term typically referring to the complete final destruction of the world, as described in biblical terms, or any event involving destruction or damage on a catastrophic scale.