Why are nucleic acids important?
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Why are nucleic acids important?
Nucleic Acid Structure:
Nucleic acids are made of the monomer nucleotides. Each nucleotide contains a sugar, a phosphate and a nitrogenous base. Different types of nucleic acids have different sugars and possible bases. For example, DNA uses deoxyribose as a sugar whereas RNA uses ribose.
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View this answerNucleic acids are important because they contain the genetic information for the cell. Nucleic acids include molecules like DNA and RNA. These...
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Chapter 4 / Lesson 5Why are nucleic acids important? In this lesson, understand the nucleic acid structure and function in the body. Find a few examples of the structure and function of nucleic acid.