Problem
1) Given that there are 4 monomers in DNA, how many different dinucleotides (2 nucleotides) exist? Explain your reasoning or show your work. A dinucleotide is two bases attached to each other.
2) How many different combinations of 10 nucleotides exist? Show your work.
3) How many different combinations of 10 amino acids exist? Show your work.
4) Given your answers to parts b and c, what can you predict about the versatility (types or complexity of functions they can perform) of proteins versus nucleic acids?