Affiliation:
1. Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Sangareddy, Telangana, India
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This commentary discusses a comprehensive history of the first-ever use of pertinent words directly related to DNA, such as desoxyribose, deoxyribose, desoxyribonucleic acid, and deoxyribonucleic acid. With almost 100 years of the identification and nomenclature of desoxyribose sugar and desoxyribonucleic acid, the term “desoxy” continues to see limited use. We hope that whenever young researchers come across the sporadic occurrence of “desoxy” in any published text, they will not consider it a mistake.
Funder
Department of Science and Technology, India
Publisher
American Society for Microbiology
Subject
Molecular Biology,Microbiology