What are the functions of nucleic acid in a cell?

Anonymous

∙ 7y ago

Updated: 8/5/2021

Nucleic acids include DNA and RNA. DNA is the "master molecule" of the body of all organisms and contains the hereditary code. It contains the codes (genes) of all the proteins the are both functional and structural in an organism. RNA, of which there are three basic types, are the molecules used in the production of these proteins in an organism. RNA is a copy of a segment of the DNA. All body structures and all functional proteins are made when DNA splits and nucleotides are joined to form the RNAs. RNAs are then used to process the proteins in the cell.

Since DNA contains all the genes for an organism and is self-replicating, it is essential in the passing on of the hereditary information during reproduction.

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Type of nucleic acid that passes from parent to offspring and directs all the cells functions?

DNA is the type of nucleic acid that passes from parent to offspring and directs all the cells' functions. It contains the genetic information that determines an organism's traits and characteristics.

What does a nucleic acid perform in a cell?

nucleic acid makes up the cell's DNA which is used for cell reproduction and for giving the cell instructions on what do .

What is a molecule that carries the instructions for growth and functions of a cell?

DNA

What type of nucleic acid is the general material of the cell?

The general form of nucleic acid is called deoxyribose nucleic acid or DNA.

Is the cell membrane made up of lipids proteins and nucleic acid?

The cell membrane is primarily composed of lipids, specifically phospholipids. Proteins are also present in the membrane, serving various functions such as transport and cell signaling. Nucleic acids are typically found in the cell's nucleus and are not major components of the cell membrane.

What is the nucleic acid in a cell?

DNA = Deoxyribonucleic Acid

What is a nucleic acid in a cell?

DNA = Deoxyribonucleic Acid

What is the nucleic acid in a cell called?

The main nucleic acid in a cell is DNA - deoxyribonucleic acid. RNA - ribonucleic acid - can also be present. RNA can be mRNA, tRNA or rRNA.

What cell has deoxy Nucleic Acid?

the chromosme has deoxy nucleic acid............so dumb don't know this.............

An example of nucleic acid?

In cytoplasm of a bacteria cell

What is the name of the acids in the nucleus of a cell?

Nucleic acid

Which is a function of nucleic acid?

regulate cell processes

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