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Nucleic acids are informational macromolecules. They are used by all organisms to store hereditary information that determines structural and functional characteristics. The ability to produce exact copies of themselves allow organisms to reproduce.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoTwo types of nucleic acids exist: DNA & RNA.
DNA is a nucleic acid and the information containing molecule in the cell. DNA is found in the nucleus of human cells. The information in DNA is coded in what we call genes. The genes use RNA to deliver the code to ribosomes to produce proteins. These proteins make us what we are. DNA is also copied completely when it is duplicated to form new cells or new individuals.
The DNA is just a pattern made up of four different nucleotides. Each nucleotide consists of a sugar (deoxyribose) in the middle of a phosphate group and a nitrogenous base.
There are two classes of bases. Two are purines, (double-ringed structures) and two are pyrimidines (single-ringed structures). The four bases in DNA's alphabet are:
Adenine (A) - a purine
Cytosine (C) - a pyrimidine
Guanine (G) - a purine
Thymine (T) - a pyrimidine
Strands of DNA are made of sugar and phosphate portions forming the long sides of a ladder, and the bases are the rungs of the ladder. The nitrogenous bases of the DNA pair up: (A with T, G with C), held together by weak hydrogen bonds. These strands are together like a twisted ladder and are called the double helix.
In both DNA and RNA, there are four major bases. However, RNA has the first three plus uracil (U). The substitution of uracil for thymine as a base material is the chief chemical difference between RNA and DNA. RNA is essential in the production of proteins and the process of DNA duplication. It carries the code and double checks so that no errors occur. Some errors do occur, and the result can be a mutation that causes the new cell or individual to be lost or the result can be small or nothing.
The function of nucleic acids is to
(1) store hereditary information and
(2) contain information for making all the body's proteins
RNA has 3 types with different functions.
1. mRNA carries information from nucleus to cytoplasm (to the ribosomes).
2. tRNA carries amino acids that form proteins (connecting one by one to form proteins).
3. rRNA forms ribosomes.
They contain in DNA,RNA,ATP,FAD,NADPH
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∙ 13y agoThere are two types of nucleic acids: DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid). DNA contains the genetic material of the cell (the genes). RNA are required for protein synthesis.
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∙ 13y agoThe function of a nucleic acid is to relay information from one part of a cell to another.
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∙ 14y agoThe basic function is to break down the foods and send them to store for energy.
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∙ 9y agoThe nucleic acid allows organisms to transfer genetic information from one generation to the next. It directs the synthesis of new protein.
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∙ 14y agoIts function is to store and transmit genetic information and use information to direct synthesis of new protein
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∙ 6y agoNucleic acids are components of DNA and RNA.
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to store and send genetic information
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What is C H O in nucleic acids?
CHO is not in nucleic acids...
Are ribozomes carbs proteins lipids or nucleic acids?
nucleic acids. they are rna enzymes, and rna is a nucleic acid
What is the monomer of Nucleic Acids?
monomer of nucleic acids are a sugar, phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base
What statement best describes nucleic acids?
Nucleic acids are polymers. They are made of monomers Nucleotides.
Which macromolecules have a basic unit that composed of phospate a sugar ring and one of five different bases?
nucleic acids
What are DNA and RNA examples of?
Nucleic acids
What macromolecule provides instructions for growth?
Nucleic acids
What is the name of the macromolecules that makes up DNA?
Nucleic acids.
A nucleic acids is a?
Nucleic acids are polymers of nucleotides.
What are the blocks of nucleic acids?
what are the building blocks of nucleic acids?
How are nucleic acids and proteins related?
Nucleic acids make proteins.
What macromolecules is made up of nucleic acid?
They are the nucleotides . They make up nucleic acids
Is nucleic acids the same as amino acids?
No. Amino acids are monomers of proteins and nucleic acids is a macromolecule.
Do nucleic acids produce protein?
No. Nucleic acids are the building blocks of protein. There are various types of nucleic acids that form proteins.
What is C H O in nucleic acids?
CHO is not in nucleic acids...
Where is the location of all nucleic acids?
Nucleic acids are found in DNA.
Do proteins encode nucleic acids?
No. Nucleic acids encode proteins.
