<span>DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic
acid. The deoxy- in the DNA is a short term for deoxyribose. The nucleic acid
molecule has three parts; sugar, phosphate and a base. The phosphate in the DNA
acts as a backbone of the molecule. It is also responsible for the DNA’s
‘double-helix’ structure. The base has four codes namely adenine, thymine,
cytosine and guanine. Adenine and thymine are bse pairs whereas cytosine and
guanine are base pairs. They are not to be interchanged. Resulting in one cause
mutation in the gene. </span>
Answer: Keeping those genes locally in the mitochondria gives the cell a way to individually control mitochondria,” Johnston says, because pivotal proteins are created in the mitochondria themselves. ... Other structures in our cells could also benefit from this type of local control.
