Question
Do biomolecules (DNA, protein) exhibit biological activity in anhydrous conditions?
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Answer
Biomolecules do not exhibit biological activity in anhydrous conditions. DNA may get damaged under anhydrous condition but has the ability to repair later on. Protein molecule may get denatured under anhydrous conditions.
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