DNA and RNA in stomach. Fluorescent light micrograph of a section through the stomach wall (mucosa) showing DNA and RNA. DNA (Deoxyribo- nucleic acid)

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DNA and RNA in stomach. Fluorescent light micrograph of a section through the stomach wall (mucosa) showing DNA and RNA. DNA (Deoxyribo- nucleic acid) stains yellow and highlights the nuclei of mucosa cells. RNA (Ribonucleic acid) stains red and occurs in the cell cytoplasm. Pits are seen in the stomach wall, in the lattice- like arrangement of cells which form glands that secrete enzymes and acid. The DNA in each cell comprises the genetic material. RNA is the molecule that decodes the genetic instructions of DNA enabling each cell to function. Cells stained with Acidene Orange. Magnification: x40 at 35mm size.

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Keywords: acridene, biochemical, biochemistry, cell, dna, double, gastric, genetic, genetics, helix, light, micrograph, mucosa, orange, rna, stain, stomach, wall